Toolmaker - Plastics

Probe Technical Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join their team in Leicester. The successful candidate will be responsible for repairing and servicing moulding machine tools, ensuring efficient operations in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have UK qualifications and proven experience in injection moulding and toolmaking equipment. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working hours, making it an excellent opportunity for the right individual.

Benefits

Sick pay based on length of service, up to 24 weeks

Free service to all candidates

Qualifications

• Time served toolmaker with UK qualifications.
• Ability to repair and maintain tooling.
• Proficient in operating toolmaking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service moulding machine tools efficiently.
• Liaise with operational staff regarding tooling issues.
• Perform general tool making tasks as required.

Skills

Proven Injection Mould / Plastics experience

Understanding of technical drawings

CNC Machining centre experience

Electrical experience

Ability to work to fine tolerances

Maintenance of machinery

Education

Apprenticeship / Qualifications in Toolmaking from the UK

Tools

Grinders

Lathes

Machining equipment

Job description

We’re working with a market-leading manufacturer and supply chain partner specializing in reusable plastic container systems — a growing segment at the heart of sustainable logistics and circular economy initiatives.

The company operates across the UK and international markets, supplying reusable packaging solutions to some of the world’s most recognizable retailers and food producers. It combines innovative product design with a strong operational footprint and a commitment to reducing single-use packaging waste.

Toolmaker Hours, Pay and Benefits

• Salary £40,000 (including shift allowance)
• Working hours. There are two options: 10:00am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday or 2:00pm -10:00pm Monday to Friday
• Sick pay based on length of service, up to 24 weeks

The Toolmaker will repair and service the moulding machine tools, and related equipment, in a timely and efficient manner.

Commutable From: Leicester, Corby, Peterborough, and Grantham.

Candidate Requirements

• Time served toolmaker – for insurance purposes, Apprenticeship / Qualifications have to be from the UK
• Proven Injection Mould / Plastics experience.
• Electrical experience is an advantage but not a necessity.
• Experienced in the operation of toolmaking equipment, eg grinders, lathes, machining.
• CNC Machining centre experience an advantage.
• A base understanding on pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to understand technical drawings.
• Build, repair and maintain tooling
• Work to fine tolerances
• Prove tooling and troubleshoot until running acceptably - target to enable the tools to run "right first-time" in a production environment
• Able to understand technical drawings
• Liaise with operational staff to understand tooling related issues
• Maintenance of machinery on site
• General tool making tasks
• To be flexible in a “breakdown” scenario

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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