Toolmaker

NuStaff Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to join their Manufacturing Engineering Team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of site toolmaking and refurbishment, ensuring high-quality standards are met. You will be responsible for managing the Master Tooling Register, interpreting engineering drawings, and maintaining tooling and fixtures. The position provides a competitive hourly wage, generous holiday entitlement, and the potential for bonuses, making it an attractive opportunity for proactive individuals looking to make an impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Pension Match up to 7%

Overtime Rates

Shift Premium

Annual Bonus

Quarterly Bonuses

Yearly Pay Reviews

25 Days Holiday Entitlement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in toolmaking.
• Proficient in using engineering drawings and precise measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage site toolmaking and refurbishment with precision.
• Oversee external tooling repairs and logistics with sub-contractors.

Skills

Toolroom Machinery Proficiency

Engineering Drawing Interpretation

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

MS Office Proficiency

Welding Ability

CAD and CNC Machining

Education

HNC or Equivalent Engineering Qualification

Apprenticeship or Equivalent Practical Training

Job description

Position summary

This role involves working as part of the Manufacturing Engineering Team and taking ownership of site toolmaking and refurbishment.

Role Responsibilities

• Using tools, equipment and machinery (i.e. milling machine, lathe, pillar drill etc)
• Interpreting and working to engineering drawings within the required tolerances
• Servicing and repair of site tooling and fixtures
• Rectification of production components/equipment (where appropriate)
• Ownership of the Master Tooling Register and responsibility of reporting tooling status
• Housekeeping of tooling and racking identification
• Management of external tooling repairs and logistics with sub-contractors
• Oversight of new tooling procurement
• Assisting with Manufacturing Engineering projects

Qualifications / Experience

• An Apprenticeship (or equivalent practical training)
• Minimum of HNC (or equivalent engineering qualification)
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• An ability to be proactive and work with initiative is a prerequisite
• Shall be trained and proficient in the use of all toolroom machinery and hand tools
• Experience in adhering to accurate tolerances with different materials
• Ability to produce engineering drawings and use precise measuring equipment
• Proficient in MS Office - including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to work in a responsible manner in terms of Health and Safety
• Excellent communication skills
• Welding ability, the use of CAD and CNC machining ability would be a distinct advantage

Hours, salary and benefits

• Monday to Thursday 07:12 - 15:36 & Friday 07:12 - 13:00
• GBP18.13 per hour (paid weekly)
• Pension match of up to 7%
• Overtime Rates
• Shift Premium if working shifts
• Annual Bonus
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Yearly Pay Reviews
• 25 days holiday entitlement per year