Toolmaker

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Gloucestershire is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to join their team. The role involves repairing production tooling, utilizing various tool room equipment, and engaging in continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience with CAD/CAM software and a keen eye for detail. This position offers a competitive salary between £35,000 - £45,000, 34 days holiday, pension, and more.

Benefits

34 days holiday

Company pension

Profit share scheme

Travel allowance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Toolmaker with relevant skills.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software is preferable.
• Excellent eye for detail and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Repair production tooling to meet production targets.
• Use standard tool room equipment effectively.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tooling.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support to departments.

Skills

Knowledge of CAD/CAM software

Ability to read engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Comfortable in fast-paced environment

Education

Time-served Apprentice

Tools

Surface grinders

Spark erodes

Lathes

Milling machines

Job description

Overview

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?

The key responsibilities for your new role as a Toolmaker are as follows:

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

• Salary: £35,000 - £45,000, dependent on experience.
• 34 days holiday (+ Bank holidays) per year, a company pension, profit share scheme, travel allowance and life insurance.

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.

Location

Gloucestershire (A419/A427/A417/A429). The company are easily accessible from Cirencester, Siddington, Stratton and the surrounding areas, with sensible accommodation and a variety of lifestyle options.

How to apply

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