Toolmaker / Bench Hand

Adecco; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Toolmaker / Bench-Hand in Tyseley. This role requires maintaining and repairing precision tools, ensuring they operate to fine tolerances. Ideal applicants are apprentice-trained and possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills. You will work in a dynamic environment and mentor apprentices. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained with relevant craft or technician qualification.
• High attention to detail and ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Good numeracy and literacy.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain tooling to pre-determined standards and timelines.
• Strip, rebuild, and regrind tools for maintenance and repair.
• Analyse tooling issues using recognised problem-solving techniques.
• Mentor apprentices and trainees.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Numeracy

Literacy

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Apprentice trained with relevant craft or technician qualification

Tools

CAD

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Toolmaker / Bench-Hand to join a high-performing team in a precision engineering environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing press tools—from single blank tools to complex multi-stage progression tools—ensuring they operate to fine tolerances and deliver "right first-time" performance in production.

This is an excellent opportunity for both newly qualified apprentices and experienced toolmakers who are looking to grow within a dynamic and fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain tooling to pre-determined standards and timelines
• Strip, rebuild, and regrind tools for maintenance and repair
• Analyse tooling issues using recognised problem-solving techniques
• Support tool try-out processes and production troubleshooting
• Report key spares and repair needs to the Toolroom Lead
• Mentor apprentices and trainees
• Promote Health & Safety practices and proper use of PPE
• Champion continuous improvement through 5S standards
• Assist tool setters during shifts as needed

Tooling Types

• Fixed Standard: Die set with precision guidance, fixed location punches, material thickness > 0.5mm
• Precision Fixed: Full-length die set with precision guidance, +/-0.001mm tolerances, material thickness (phone number removed)mm
• Modular: Modular die set for in-press changeover, reduced changeover time (SMED), +/-0.001mm tolerances

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Apprentice trained with relevant craft or technician qualification
• Strong communication, planning, and scheduling skills
• High attention to detail and ability to interpret technical drawings
• Proven problem-solving abilities
• Good numeracy and literacy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred:

• Experience with precision progression tooling
• Familiarity with tungsten carbide tooling
• CAD experience

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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