Toolmaker Position

Galaxy Personnel; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Toolmaker for a permanent position in Mildenhall, Suffolk. The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing, modifying, and maintaining production tooling while supporting production efficiency. Qualified candidates will possess experience in toolmaking and a Mechanical Engineering qualification. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £42,000 per annum and encompasses a proactive role in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Toolmaker or within a toolroom environment.
• Experience using toolroom/workshop-based machinery.
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude and strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, modify, repair and maintain production tooling and fixtures.
• Support production by troubleshooting tooling issues.
• Assist with tooling trials, testing and fault finding.

Skills

Toolmaker

Toolmaking

Engineering

Manufacturing

ISO

Microsoft Office

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Toolmaker Position – Mildenhall, Suffolk

Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk
Working hours: Monday to Friday – 08:00 to 17:00
Capacity of role: Permanent position
Salary: Paying up to £42,000 per annum.

Our client is currently recruiting for a toolmaker to join their busy manufacturing unit. This role is a hands‑on position that is focussing on the manufacture, maintenance and improvement of production tooling in a supportive and forward‑thinking environment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, modify, repair and maintain production tooling and fixtures
• Work with traditional tool room and workshop machinery
• Support production by troubleshooting tooling issues and implementing improvements
• Assist with tooling trials, testing and fault finding
• Carry out preventative maintenance to ensure tooling reliability and longevity
• Maintain accurate documentation relating to tooling and maintenance activities
• Work within ISO quality and regulatory standards
• Attend occasional UK/international travel for project‑related work
• Participate in relevant training courses to support ongoing development

Candidate Attributes

• Proven experience working as a Toolmaker or within a toolroom environment
• Experience using toolroom/workshop‑based machinery
• A qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Toolmaking or equivalent hands‑on experience
• A proactive, self‑motivated attitude and strong teamwork skills
• Confidence with written and verbal communication, including MS Office

Please apply for this role by sending a CV to Gemma at (url removed) or call (01842) (phone number removed) for additional information.

Skills Required

Toolmaker, Toolmaking, Engineering, Manufacturing, ISO, Microsoft Office, Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications Required

Mechanical Engineering

Keywords

Toolmaker, Toolmaking, Engineering, Manufacturing, ISO, Microsoft Office, Mechanical Engineering