Toolmaker (Plastic Injection Mould)

Hunter Selection; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Sick Pay

Excellent training programmes

4 day working week

Job summary

Hunter Selection is recruiting a Toolmaker (Plastic Injection Mould) in Blaenau Gwent. The role offers a 4-day working week (Mon - Thurs) with a starting salary between £35,000 and £45,000, plus pension and more. The position requires manufacturing, assembling, and repairing injection mould tools, plus maintenance to extend tool life.

Training programmes are provided. Option to join a major global manufacturer with strong UK presence and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as Toolmaker
• Experience working on injection mould tooling

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, modify, and repair injection mould tools to defined drawings, specifications, and tolerances.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on mould tools to ensure reliability, consistency, and extended tool life.
• Diagnose tooling issues affecting quality, cycle time, or scrap and implement effective corrective actions.
• Support tool trials, set-ups, and validation activities in conjunction with Engineering and Production.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for tooling-related non-conformities or customer complaints.

Skills

Toolmaking

Injection mould tooling

Job description

Toolmaker (Plastic Injection Mould)

4 day working week (Mon - Thurs)

Blaenau Gwent

28519/620

£35,000 - £45,000 plus pension and more

Benefits Package:

• A starting salary of between £35,000 - £45,000
• 4 day working week (Mon - Thurs)
• Company pension scheme
• Sick Pay
• Excellent training programmes

A major global manufacturer with a strong UK presence is looking to strengthen its team with the key acquisition of a Toolmaker. Known for operational excellence, premium quality products, and continuous improvement, this employer offers a dynamic environment where performance is recognised and success is shared.

This is your chance to join a business that invests in its people, values technical expertise, and delivers real career progression.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manufacture, assemble, modify, and repair injection mould tools to defined drawings, specifications, and tolerances.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on mould tools to ensure reliability, consistency, and extended tool life.
• Diagnose tooling issues affecting quality, cycle time, or scrap and implement effective corrective actions.
• Support tool trials, set‑ups, and validation activities in conjunction with Engineering and Production.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for tooling‑related non‑conformities or customer complaints.

A full job description can be provided upon request

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience as a Toolmaker
• Experience working on injection mould tooling

If you are interested in more information, please contact Sam Paynter.