TOOLMAKER - PLASTICS

Probe Technical Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer and supply chain partner seeks a Toolmaker to join their team in Peterborough. The role involves repairing and servicing moulding machines while ensuring production tools operate effectively. Candidates should have UK toolmaker qualifications and proven experience in injection moulding, along with the ability to maintain machinery and interpret technical drawings.

Benefits

Sick pay based on length of service

Qualifications

• Experience in Injection Moulding / Plastics.
• Ability to maintain machinery on site.
• Proven experience operating toolmaking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service moulding machine tools and related equipment efficiently.
• Perform general toolmaking tasks.
• Ensure tools run correctly in production.

Skills

Injection Moulding

Toolmaking Equipment Operation

CNC Machining

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Education

Time served toolmaker qualifications

Job description

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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: two options available — 10:00am – 6:00pm 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 moulding machine tools and related equipment efficiently and in a timely manner.

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

Candidate Requirements

• Time served toolmaker – qualifications must be from the UK for insurance purposes
• Proven experience in Injection Moulding / Plastics
• Electrical experience is advantageous but not essential
• Experience operating toolmaking equipment such as grinders, lathes, and machining tools
• CNC Machining centre experience is an advantage
• Basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics
• Ability to interpret technical drawings
• Build, repair, and maintain tooling
• Work accurately to fine tolerances
• Prove tooling and troubleshoot to ensure tools run correctly in production — "right first-time" approach
• Flexible in breakdown scenarios
• Maintain machinery on site
• Perform general toolmaking tasks

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

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