Toolmaker

CV Technical; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Tamworth is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to join their team. This permanent role features a 4 on/4 off day shift pattern, promoting an excellent work-life balance with a competitive salary of £42,000. The ideal candidate will manufacture and repair tooling, ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced environment. Those with experience in precision engineering and a commitment to continuous improvement are encouraged to apply for this stable career opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven background in toolmaking or precision engineering.
• Skilled in using tool room machinery.
• Able to interpret technical drawings with accuracy.
• Experience with extrusion and moulding tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and repair tools and components using tool room machinery.
• Respond quickly to tooling breakdowns to keep production on track.
• Work from technical drawings or replicate existing parts.
• Repair and modify extrusion and mould tools.
• Support the maintenance team when needed.
• Assist with tooling-related production issues and recovery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure a safe, clean working environment at all times.

Skills

Toolmaking

Precision engineering

Using tool room machinery

Interpreting technical drawings

Job description

Toolmaker – 4 on / 4 off (Days) | £42,000 | Tamworth

We're recruiting on behalf of a valued client in Tamworth for a skilled Toolmaker to join their engineering team. This is a permanent role working a 4 on / 4 off day shift pattern, offering excellent work-life balance and a competitive salary of £42,000.

💼 The Role

You'll be working in a busy manufacturing environment, supporting production by manufacturing, maintaining, and repairing tooling and associated components to a high standard. This is a hands‑on role that requires precision, quick thinking, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture and repair tools and components using tool room machinery
• Respond quickly to tooling breakdowns to keep production on track
• Work from technical drawings or replicate existing parts
• Repair and modify extrusion and mould tools
• Support the maintenance team when needed
• Assist with tooling‑related production issues and recovery
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure a safe, clean working environment at all times

✅ What We’re Looking For

• Proven background in toolmaking or precision engineering
• Skilled in using tool room machinery
• Able to interpret technical drawings with accuracy
• Experience with extrusion and moulding tools preferred
• Committed to safety and quality in a fast‑paced setting

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest, please call Jordan Hindhaugh for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed).