Toolmaker

Mansell Recruitment Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Reading is seeking an experienced press Toolmaker to join their small and friendly Toolroom. In this full-time role, you'll manufacture form and cutting tools, jigs, and fixings to support production. You'll be responsible for following technical instructions, maintaining quality and safety standards, and assisting in resolving operational issues. The ideal candidate should be comfortable using hand tools and have practical hands-on experience. Salary is up to £36,504.

Qualifications

• Comfortable using hand tools and general workshop equipment.
• Able to interpret technical information.
• Practical knowledge of working in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow technical instructions and contribute to production support activities.
• Carry out maintenance and repair tasks as required.
• Work with a variety of tools and machinery.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are maintained.
• Assist in identifying and resolving operational issues.

Skills

Using hand tools

Interpreting technical information

Hands-on experience

Job description

Toolmaker

An exciting position has become available for a full-time experienced press Toolmaker to work in a small friendly Toolroom within a high security manufacturing company. Position requirements will be the manufacture of form and cutting tools, jigs, and fixings to support production.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow technical instructions and contribute to production support activities.
• Carry out maintenance and repair tasks as required.
• Work with a variety of tools and machinery.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are maintained.
• Assist in identifying and resolving operational issues.

Essential Skills

• Comfortable using hand tools and general workshop equipment.
• Able to interpret technical information.
• Practical knowledge of working in a hands‑on environment.

Desirable Attributes

• Solution‑focused mindset with good communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Salary: Up to £36,504