Toolmaker

Point Professional Recruitment Ltd; Ramsey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Toolmaker position in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Permanent, full-time role offering 30,000 - 35,000 per annum, dependent on experience. You will manufacture, repair and modify tooling, support prototyping, and help keep production running smoothly within a busy toolroom environment.

The role emphasises quality, reliability and a flexible approach with core hours 08:00–16:00 and overtime available. Experience reading drawings and working with tooling machinery is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Toolmaker or Toolroom role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using toolroom machinery and equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to prioritise workload and respond to production demands.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, repair, and modify production tooling, machine spares, and tooling accessories from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Prepare and finish CNC tooling including polishing, cleaning, and drilling vent holes where required.
• Produce tooling samples for testing and approval using designated machinery.
• Carry out maintenance and refurbishment of production tooling to ensure optimum performance.
• Prioritise urgent tooling repairs and breakdown support to minimise production disruption.
• Assist with the manufacture and preparation of prototype tooling and support product development projects.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe toolroom environment and ensure machinery is kept in good working order.
• Monitor stock levels of consumables, materials, and tooling components and raise replenishment requests as required.
• Accurately record time spent on tooling projects and repairs to support costing activities.
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the technical department.

Skills

Toolmaking

Reading drawings

Toolroom equipment

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machines

Measuring instruments

Job description

Toolmaker

Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Job type: Permanent, full time Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 per annum, dependent on experience

The role

We are recruiting a Toolmaker on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business with a strong and active toolroom function. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity suited to an experienced toolmaker who is comfortable working across both production and prototype tooling, and who takes pride in quality, reliability, and keeping production running smoothly.

You will manufacture, maintain, repair, and modify tooling to support efficient production, contribute to product development activities, and play an active role in continuous improvement across the toolroom and wider technical department. The business offers flexible core hours and overtime availability, making this a great option for someone looking for a stable, long-term role with some flexibility built in.

Main responsibilities

• Manufacture, repair, and modify production tooling, machine spares, and tooling accessories from engineering drawings and specifications


• Prepare and finish CNC tooling including polishing, cleaning, and drilling vent holes where required


• Produce tooling samples for testing and approval using designated machinery


• Carry out maintenance and refurbishment of production tooling to ensure optimum performance


• Prioritise urgent tooling repairs and breakdown support to minimise production disruption


• Assist with the manufacture and preparation of prototype tooling and support product development projects


• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe toolroom environment and ensure machinery is kept in good working order


• Monitor stock levels of consumables, materials, and tooling components and raise replenishment requests as required


• Accurately record time spent on tooling projects and repairs to support costing activities


• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the technical department

Skills/experience

Essential:

• Previous experience in a Toolmaker or Toolroom role


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings


• Experience using toolroom machinery and equipment


• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills


• High attention to detail and commitment to quality


• Ability to prioritise workload and respond to production demands


• Good communication and teamwork skills

Desirable:

• Engineering apprenticeship or recognised engineering qualification


• Experience with CNC tooling and manufacturing processes


• Knowledge of continuous improvement or lean manufacturing principles

Salary & working hours

• Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 per annum, dependent on experience


• Core hours: 08:00 - 16:00, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to start and finish up to one hour either side


• Overtime available