Toolmaker

Streamline Search Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,041 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd is seeking a Toolmaker in West Bromwich, West Midlands. The role involves repairing and maintaining press tools and requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing or press tool environment. Candidates must hold a City & Guilds qualification in Toolmaking or an NVQ equivalent.

The position offers a salary of £16.00 - £17.00 per hour, a company pension scheme, and 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar Toolmaker position.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Qualifications in Power Press Regulations and Grinding Wheel Regulations advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain press tools including welding jigs and fixtures.
• Support production issues on tools during press operation.
• Carry out tool modifications to support production requirements.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Fault-finding and problem-solving

Hands-on machining/bench fitting

Health & Safety awareness

Education

City & Guilds qualification in Toolmaking or NVQ equivalent

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Toolmaker

Location: West Bromwich, West Midlands

Company: Established manufacturing business producing specialist metal components and assembly solutions to a range of industries.

Salary: £16.00 - £17.00 per hour

Package

• 39 hours per week: 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday & 7.30am to 12.30pm Friday
• £17 per hour
• Company pension scheme
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain press tools ranging from 45-ton to 400-ton single operation and progression tools, including welding jigs and fixtures
• Troubleshoot, problem solve, and support production issues on tools during press operation
• Carry out and oversee tool and jig modifications to support production requirements
• Operate standard toolroom equipment safely and professionally in line with Health & Safety procedures
• Complete and maintain relevant tool maintenance documentation and records
• Work independently using own initiative while supporting and communicating effectively with the wider toolroom team
• Support production demands by working additional hours when required and carrying out additional tasks as directed by the Toolroom Manager

Requirements

• City & Guilds qualification in Toolmaking or NVQ equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar Toolmaker position within a manufacturing or press tool environment
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Good fault‑finding, problem‑solving, and hands‑on machining/bench fitting skills
• Qualifications in Power Press Regulations, Grinding Wheel Regulations, and Lifting & Slinging would be advantageous
• Forklift licence beneficial
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety standards in an industrial environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced production setting
• Reliable, proactive approach with strong attention to detail