Toolmaker - MOULD

Theo James Recruitment; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and manufacturing organization is seeking a skilled Toolmaker in Newton Aycliffe. The successful candidate will perform precision machining tasks, respond to tooling breakdowns, and maintain high safety standards. Applicants should possess significant experience with injection moulding tooling, excellent communication, and be proactive problem-solvers. Attractive benefits include a pension scheme, healthcare plan, and generous holidays.

Benefits

Company pension scheme (employer matched up to 8%)

Group life assurance up to 6x salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted car lease & gym scheme

Free parking & EV charging

Wellbeing initiatives and flexible working options

Qualifications

• Significant experience with injection moulding tooling.
• Strong machining, welding, and fault-finding skills.
• A proactive, solutions-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Responding to tooling and moulding breakdowns in production.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance and servicing of mould tools.
• Diagnostic repairs to tooling.
• Precision machining tasks including EDM, milling, turning, grinding, and welding.
• Preparing new mould tooling for production.

Skills

Injection moulding tooling experience

Machining and welding skills

Fault-finding skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Completion of an approved apprenticeship (ONC or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Toolmaker - Mould Tools

Location: Newton Aycliffe

Hourly Rate: Up to 55k (including shift allowance)

Shifts: 3 shift pattern

Benefits

• Company pension scheme (employer matched up to 8%)
• Group life assurance up to 6x salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounted car lease & gym scheme
• Free parking & EV charging
• Wellbeing initiatives and flexible working options

Company

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global engineering and manufacturing organisation with a proud heritage and forward-looking vision. The company is renowned for innovation, precision, and quality, delivering products that make a positive impact worldwide. They invest heavily in their people, offering career development, wellbeing support, and a culture where everyone can bring their best to work. Joining this business as a Toolmaker means becoming part of a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Responding to tooling and moulding breakdowns in a busy production environment.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance and servicing of mould tools.
• Diagnosing faults and performing repairs to tooling.
• Precision machining tasks, including EDM, milling, turning, grinding, and welding.
• Preparing new mould tooling for production.
• Working closely with production teams to prioritise and resolve breakdowns effectively.
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards (5S) and always upholding health & safety.

Skills & Experience

• Significant experience with injection moulding tooling.
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship (ONC or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Strong machining, welding, and fault-finding skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A proactive, solutions-driven approach.
• Commitment to the values of being bold, dedicated, and caring.

Why Should You Apply?

This Toolmaker role offers the chance to join a stable, forward-thinking business with world-class engineering standards and long-term career prospects. You'll benefit from excellent training, competitive pay, generous benefits, and a supportive environment that values your skills and contributions. If you are an experienced Toolmaker who takes pride in precision, problem-solving, and keeping production moving, this is the opportunity for you.