Toolroom Team Leader

Orion Electrotech; Dudley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy industrial manufacturing company in Dudley is seeking an experienced Toolroom Team Leader to provide technical expertise, leadership, and support within their busy toolroom. The ideal candidate should have strong machining knowledge and leadership skills, thriving in a team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include leading a team of Toolmakers, maintaining CNC machinery, and driving continuous improvements. This role offers competitive salary and various benefits including attendance allowance and holiday package.

Benefits

Attendance allowance: £1,000 per year

26 days plus Bank Holidays

Pension contribution

Death in Service cover

Qualifications

• Previous toolroom experience within manufacturing.
• Demonstrable experience leading within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Toolmakers.
• Maintain CNC and die casting machinery.
• Provide support to production, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement in tooling and fixtures.
• Fault-find and resolve issues in compact machinery.
• Collaborate with senior management on toolroom operations.

Skills

Manual machining: turning, milling, grinding, bench fitting

Leadership and team management skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Apprentice trained or time-served Toolmaker

Job description

Overview

Toolroom Team Leader

Location: Worcester

Salary: Up to £37,635.00 (DOE) - Plus 16% PM Shift Allowance £3010.80 - Plus Attendance Allowance

Orion is working with a leading heavy industrial manufacturing company seeking an experienced Toolroom Team Leader to provide technical expertise, leadership, and support within their busy toolroom.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader with strong machining knowledge who thrives on problem-solving, motivating a team, and ensuring production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Toolmakers
• Maintain CNC and die casting machinery (or similar industrial equipment)
• Provide support to production, ensuring minimal downtime
• Drive continuous improvement in tooling and fixtures
• Fault-find and resolve issues in compact machinery
• Collaborate with senior management on toolroom operations

Required Experience

• Manual machining: turning, milling, grinding, bench fitting
• Previous toolroom experience within manufacturing
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or time-served Toolmaker
• Demonstrable experience leading within a manufacturing environment

Package

• Attendance allowance: £1,000 per year - Paid Quarterly.
• Holidays: 26 days plus Bank Holidays
• Benefits: Pension contribution, Death in Service cover
• Shifts: Double Days – 6am–2pm & 2pm–10pm

If you’re ready to join a forward-thinking team please contact Jamie Garcia Courtice at Orion Electrotech, Aylesbury for more information. [e-mail]

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