Toolmaker - Mould Tools & Hot Runner Maintenance

MTrec Ltd Technical; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Overtime 1.5x-2x

Benefits package

Professional development

Career advancement

Collaborative environment

Visible role

Free on-site parking

Job summary

MTrec Technical is seeking a time-served Toolmaker for a permanent position in a growing engineering business in the UK. You will maintain mould tools, repair hot runner systems and support safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires hands-on metalwork, bench-fitting experience, and the ability to work independently or in a team with clear cross-functional communication. On-site parking is provided and overtime is available.

Qualifications

• Must be a time-served Toolmaker.
• City & Guilds Toolmaker and/or ONC Mechanical Engineering.
• Capable 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Time-served Toolmaker

Mould tools experience

Bench-fitting

Strong communication

Independent and team worker

Organised and self-motivated

Cross-functional collaboration

Hot runner systems

Tool maintenance

Education

City & Guilds Toolmaker

ONC Mechanical Engineering

Job description

MTrec Technical is seeking a time-served Toolmaker for a permanent position in a growing engineering business in the UK. You will maintain mould tools, repair hot runner systems and support safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires hands-on metalwork, bench-fitting experience, and the ability to work independently or in a team with clear cross-functional communication. On-site parking is provided and overtime is available.