Toolroom Inventory & Tooling Control Specialist

KineticPlc; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

KineticPlc in Wallsend is seeking a skilled Toolroom Operator to manage tooling for production. The role is long-term temporary with a view to permanent for the right candidate, on two shifts from 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, with an hourly rate of £14.97.

Based in Wallsend, the role sits under the Technical department and focuses on tooling data, inventory accuracy, and process improvement to reduce delays and extend tool life.

Qualifications

• Experience in tooling control, stores management or technical inventory in engineering/manufacturing.
• Good organisation with physical stock and digital tracking (Excel/ERP/barcoding).
• Detail-oriented with ability to spot wear or defects in mechanical parts.
• Familiar with 5S or Visual Management for continuous improvement.
• Willing to support two Newcastle sites.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, and issue all new and existing tooling.
• Maintain inventory with digital and physical records in a labelled environment.
• Help implement a digital tooling control system with barcoding or databases.
• Inspect roller units, preform heads, and postformers for specs.
• Track tool usage and wear (hours run, meters produced).
• Provide data analyses to Engineers and suggest 5S layout changes.
• Minimise delays by preparing tools for changeovers.
• Coordinate with procurement for repairs, deliveries, and consumables.

Skills

Tooling control

Stores management

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Two-site flexibility

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Barcode databases

Job description

KineticPlc in Wallsend is seeking a skilled Toolroom Operator to manage tooling for production. The role is long-term temporary with a view to permanent for the right candidate, on two shifts from 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, with an hourly rate of £14.97.

Based in Wallsend, the role sits under the Technical department and focuses on tooling data, inventory accuracy, and process improvement to reduce delays and extend tool life.