Tooling Technician

The ONE Group Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering manufacturer in Northampton is seeking a Tool Stores Technician to manage the tool stores effectively. The role involves maintaining stock levels, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting both engineers and machinists for high-performance production. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of machine tooling and experience with tool assembly. This full-time position offers the opportunity to be involved with exciting projects in the automotive and aerospace sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong background in machine tooling and engineering principles.
• Familiarity with tool management systems and stock monitoring.
• Proficient in SAP and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage tool stores for the machine shop.
• Monitor tool and consumable usage to maintain optimum stock levels.
• Liaise with purchasing and tooling suppliers to reduce costs.
• Organise replacements and regrinds of tooling, tracking cost savings.
• Assemble tools for shop floor machine tools as per job packs.
• Accurately measure tool assemblies and update records.

Skills

Strong knowledge of machine tooling, backends, and cutting technology

Experience with tool assembly and measuring equipment (e.g., Zoller)

Ability to carry out tool geometry inspections

Competent in basic numerical and computer skills, including SAP usage

Manual milling and turning experience

Tools

Zoller

Job description

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This range is provided by The ONE Group Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tool Stores Technician to join a leading precision engineering manufacturer. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the machine shop runs smoothly, keeping tooling organised, stocked, and optimised to support high-performance production.

This position is central to the smooth running of the shop floor, overseeing the tool stores and supporting engineers and machinists by maintaining stock levels, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring the right tools are ready for production. You’ll work closely with purchasing and engineering teams to help improve tooling performance, manage costs, and support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage tool stores for the machine shop
• Monitor tool and consumable usage to maintain optimum stock levels using the tool management system
• Liaise with purchasing and tooling suppliers to reduce costs and source alternatives
• Organise replacements and regrinds of tooling, tracking associated cost savings
• Assemble tools for shop floor machine tools as per job packs
• Accurately measure tool assemblies and update records

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of machine tooling, backends, and cutting technology
• Experience with tool assembly and measuring equipment (e.g., Zoller)
• Ability to carry out tool geometry inspections
• Competent in basic numerical and computer skills, including SAP usage
• Manual milling and turning experience

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performance engine manufacturer who have some high-end projects ongoing.

If the role sounds of interest, click to apply and Kieran Evans will be contact to discuss the finer details.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Manufacturing