Toolmaker

Real Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company based in Gloucestershire is seeking a Toolmaker to join their team. You will be responsible for repairing production tooling and using various machine tools. The ideal candidate should have CAD/CAM knowledge and the ability to read engineering drawings. Additional benefits include a competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience, 34 days holiday, a company pension, and a profit share scheme. This role offers great career prospects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

34 days holiday (+ Bank holidays)

Company pension

Profit share scheme

Travel allowance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Experienced Toolmaker with knowledge of CAD/CAM software.
• Ability to read engineering drawings is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent eye for detail needed.

Responsibilities

• Repair production tooling to meet daily production targets.
• Use standard tool room equipment effectively.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tooling.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support to departments.
• Follow company procedures in all tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of CAD/CAM software

Ability to read engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Education

Time-served Apprentice

Tools

Surface grinders

Spark erodes

Lathes

Milling machines

Job description

Toolmaker

Gloucestershire (A419/A427/A417/A429).

£35,000 - £45,000 + Bonus + Benefits.

With an excellent reputation in the marketplace, my client is a leading manufacturing company specialising in stamping, plating and tooling and have an enviable client-base across a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive and telecoms.

With a bursting orderbook and strategic plans for further expansion, a great opportunity has now arisen for a Toolmaker to join them at their manufacturing facility in Gloucestershire, to take ownership of repairing production tooling. Does this sound like to type of company that can offer you the exciting career prospects you are seeking?

Responsibilities

• Repairing production tooling in a timely fashion to make sure that production targets are met on a day-to-day basis.
• Using all standard tool room equipment including surface grinders, spark erodes, lathes and milling machines.
• Performing preventative maintenance work on all current tooling to make sure efficiency is maintained.
• Participating in the company's continuous improvement scheme to identify areas for change to optimise performance and efficiency.
• Providing technical support to other departments.
• Performing your duties in accordance with the company manual.

Qualifications

In an ideal world, my client would like to find an experienced Toolmaker with knowledge of CAD/CAM software and the ability to read engineering drawings. In an ideal world, you will be a time-served Apprentice, although this isn't essential. Regardless of previous expertise, you will have an excellent eye for detail and be comfortable working in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Benefits

In return, my client is offering an excellent salary in the region of £35,000 - £45,000, dependent on experience. An excellent benefits package is also on offer which includes 34 days holiday (+ Bank holidays) per year, a company pension, profit share scheme, travel allowance and life insurance.

Working Hours

The role will be working on “double days” with the following working hours:

• AM shift: 6am - 2pm Monday to Thursday and 6am - 1pm on a Friday.
• PM shift: 2pm - 10pm Monday to Thursday and 1pm - 8pm on a Friday.

The company are easily accessible from Cirencester, Siddington, Stratton and the surrounding areas and the area offers sensibly priced accommodation and a variety of lifestyle options to suite every taste.

If this Toolmaker role is of interest to you, please apply online