Toolroom Operator

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

Toolroom OperatorLong-Term Temp to PermBased in Wallsend2 shift 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pmHourly Rate £14.97

Our client is a well-established manufacturer within Wallsend. Driven by continuous improvement and technical excellence, they are currently seeking an organised, detail-oriented Tool Room Operator to join their team.

This role is initially offered on a long-term temporary basis, with a distinct view to transition into a permanent contract for the right candidate.

The Role:

To manage and control all tooling required for production, ensuring correct storage, traceability, and availability. This role sits under the Technical department and supports process improvement by providing accurate tooling data, reducing delays, and extending tool life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, log, and issue all new and existing tooling.
• Maintain an accurate digital and physical inventory system, ensuring everything is stored securely in a labelled, controlled environment.
• Help implement and champion a new digital tooling control system (utilising barcoding, databases, or tracking software).
• Clean, inspect, and verify roller units, preform heads, and postformers prior to production use to guarantee they meet strict specifications.
• Track tool usage and wear (hours run, meters produced).
• Provide Technical Engineers with analytical data on tool failures, suggest 5S storage layout improvements, and assist with tooling trials.
• Minimise production delays by ensuring the correct tools are fully prepared ahead of changeovers.
• Coordinate with the procurement team for repairs, deliveries, and consumables stock.

Skills and experience:

• Proven experience in a tooling control, stores management, or technical inventory role within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational skills with experience handling physical stock alongside digital tracking systems (Excel, ERP, or barcoding databases).
• A keen eye for detail-ability to visually inspect mechanical parts and identify wear or defects.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (like 5S or Visual Management) is highly desirable.
• Flexibility to support operations across two local Newcastle sites.