Toolmaker

Active Staff; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking on site

Pension

20 days holiday + BH

Early finish Friday

Job summary

Active Staff is representing a growing company in the Salisbury area seeking a Toolmaker to join the manufacturing team. You will manufacture, maintain and improve tooling, jigs and fixtures to meet production and customer requirements.

The role requires a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship with post-apprenticeship toolmaking experience and solid machining skills. You will work with milling machines, lathes and related equipment to drive quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship.
• ONC in mechanical engineering would be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years – engineering business experience.
• Minimum 3 years (post apprenticeship) in a toolmaker (or similar) role.
• Able to competently operate milling machine, pillar drill, grinder and centre lathe.
• Knowledge of measurement.
• Understanding of engineering drawings.
• Understanding manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, modify, and refurbish tooling, jigs, fixtures, and components from drawings or specifications.
• Improve tooling and processes to enhance quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, respond to breakdowns, and minimise downtime.
• Implement engineering solutions for non-conformances and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the introduction of new or revised tooling and production methods.
• Liaise with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure effective tooling performance.
• Maintain accurate tooling records and manage consumable material requirements.
• Support maintenance activities, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Contribute to productivity improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support standard work development, documentation, and general project activities.

Skills

Toolmaking

Machining

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Reading drawings

Education

Mechanical engineering apprenticeship

ONC in mechanical engineering

Tools

Milling machine

Pillar drill

Grinder

Centre lathe

Job description

Active Staff are proud to be representing a growing company in the area who are looking to add a Toolmaker to their manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the manufacture, maintenance and improvement of all tooling, jigs and fixtures in line with production and customer requirements.

Benefits for the Toolmaker:

• Free Parking on site
• Pension
• 20 days holiday +BH
• Early finish Friday

Responsibilities for Toolmaker:

• Manufacture, modify, and refurbish tooling, jigs, fixtures, and components from drawings or specifications
• Improve tooling and processes to enhance quality, productivity, and cost efficiency
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, respond to breakdowns, and minimise downtime
• Implement engineering solutions for non-conformances and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the introduction of new or revised tooling and production methods
• Liaise with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure effective tooling performance
• Maintain accurate tooling records and manage consumable material requirements
• Support maintenance activities, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Contribute to productivity improvements and cost reduction initiatives
• Support standard work development, documentation, and general project activities

The person for Toolmaker:

• Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship
• ONC in mechanical engineering discipline would be advantageous
• Minimum 5 years – engineering business
• Minimum 3 years (post apprenticeship) in a toolmaker (or similar) role
• Able to competently operate milling machine, pillar drill, grinder and centre lathe
• Knowledge of measurement
• Understanding of engineering drawings
• Understanding manufacturing processes