Toolmaker

Omega Resource Group; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is looking for a Toolmaker in Redditch. This permanent position involves setting and operating toolroom equipment, ensuring equipment availability, and maintaining stock levels. Ideal candidates have relevant qualifications and previous experience in a similar environment. The salary ranges from £40,000 to £45,000 per year, with additional benefits including holiday, retirement plan, and performance bonuses.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Aviva Retirement Savings Plan

Life Assurance

Fast Shop bonus

Performance Bonus

Long Service Awards

Free parking

Qualifications

• Time served toolmaker or equivalent qualifications.
• Previous experience in a similar toolroom environment.
• Ability to source parts and maintain stock levels.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating all toolroom manufacturing equipment.
• Maintaining relevant stock levels of spares and consumables.
• Ensuring correct tools and equipment are available.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting skills

Interpersonal abilities

Leadership

Ability to work to tight tolerances

Education

City and Guilds, NVQ level 3, HNC

Job description

Overview

Position: Toolmaker
Type of role: permanent
Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm and on Fridays 7:00 am to midday
Salary: £40000 to £45000 per year + bonus
Location: Redditch

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating of all toolroom manufacturing equipment: spark erodes, conventual lathes/ milling, surface and universal grinders as well as honing and lapping machines
• Setting and operating of all Toolroom measuring equipment.
• To source and obtain parts and materials as required following the procedures of the procurement system
• To maintain the relevant stock levels of spares and consumables.
• To ensure the correct tools and equipment are available to carry out the tasks and repairs
• Be a proactive and flexible team member, training in other disciplines where required.

Requirements

• Time served toolmaker or equivalent qualifications i.e., City and Guilds, NVQ level 3, HNC etc.
• Previous experience in a similar toolroom environment, including Fastener tooling manufacture and assembly.
• Proven interpersonal and leadership abilities to proactively work with and professional people and to interact effectively with individuals and groups both internal and external to the company and at all organizational levels.
• Have advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to work to tight, typically 0.0004”

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Aviva Retirement Savings Plan. Contributions match plus 1% from the employer.
• Life Assurance is in place for all PENSION SCHEME MEMBERS for 6 X Basic Salary and 4 X Basic Salary for non-members.
• Fast Shop bonus (non-contractual) % of fast shop premiums paid out to all employees each month
• Performance Bonus (non-contractual) paid in March for previous years business performance.
• Long Service Awards from 5 years onwards.
• Free parking

If you think this role might be of an interest, please contact Marta Kosno (phone number removed) and forward your CV to (url removed)

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors