Toolmaker (3x Shift)

MTrec Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Overtime pay 1.5x–2x

Career development

Supportive environment

On-site parking

Job summary

MTrec Ltd. is recruiting a permanent Toolmaker to join a growing engineering business in the Tees Valley area. The role focuses on safety, maintenance, and repairs of mould tools, with opportunities for career progression.

You will work in a collaborative team, handling 5S standards and documentation, while maintaining a high standard of workmanship and reliability. An on-site parking facility is available.

Qualifications

• Time-served Toolmaker with proven hands-on experience.
• Cross-functional teamwork across departments.
• Strong background in tool manufacture and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support safety checks and continuous improvement projects.
• Complete preventative maintenance per guidelines.
• Repair equipment to improve long-term reliability.
• Keep detailed records of toolroom activities.

Skills

Toolmaker experience

Mould tools

Bench-fitting

Maintenance

Education

City & Guilds Toolmaker

ONC Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Mould tools

Bench tools

Job description

The rewards and benefits on offer:

• Immediate start available.
• Overtime available at 1.5x - 2x rate
• Competitive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Visible role within a growing engineering business
• Free on-site parking

MTrec’s New Opportunity:

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client in their 2026 recruitment initiative with the recruitment of a permanent Toolmaker to strengthen their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a growing engineering business.

The job you’ll do:

• Safety & Improvements: Support safety checks and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintenance: Complete scheduled preventative maintenance according to documented guidelines.
• Repairs: Fix equipment with a focus on long-term reliability and stopping repeat issues.
• Documentation: Keep detailed records of all toolroom activities.
• 5S Standards: Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace.
• Problem Solving: Use root cause analysis to make sure repairs last.
• Key Skills: Bring hands-on experience with mould tools and traditional bench-fitting.
• Specialized Work: Handle the maintenance and repair of hot runner systems.
• Flexibility: Be ready and willing to work a scheduled shift system.
• General Support: Take on other tasks as requested by the team.

About you:

• Must be a time-served Toolmaker.
• City & Guilds Toolmaker and/or ONC Mechanical Engineering.
• Capability to work under own supervision.
• Strong background in tool manufacture & maintenance.
• Cross-functional department working.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Well organised and self-motivated
• Able to work well both independently and within a team