Toolmaker (Plastic Injection Mould)

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

Benefits offered by this job

4 day working week

Company pension

Sick Pay

Job summary

Hunter Selection Ltd is seeking a Toolmaker (Plastic Injection Mould) in Blaenau Gwent, Wales to manufacture, assemble, modify and repair injection mould tools to drawings and tolerances. You will carry out preventative and corrective maintenance, diagnose tooling issues, support tool trials and root-cause analysis for tooling-related non-conformities.

Eligible to work in the UK. The role offers a starting salary of £35,000-£45,000 per year, pension scheme, sick pay, and a four-day working week

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a 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 experience

Injection moulding

Job description

Toolmaker (Plastic Injection Mould) (28519/620) Blaenau Gwent, Wales

Salary: GBP35000 - GBP45000 per annum + Excellent company benefits

Toolmaker (Plastic Injection Mould)

4 day working week (Mon - Thurs)

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

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

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.