Toolroom Technician

Technique Recruitment Solutions; Norwich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite subsidised canteen

Overtime opportunities

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Technique Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Toolroom Technician in Norwich, Norfolk, UK. The role focuses on maintenance, cleaning and basic repair of injection mould tools to ensure production readiness and tool performance.

Responsibilities include tool servicing, inspection, repairs and support for tooling changes. Must follow health and safety procedures and maintain accurate maintenance records. Onsite role with modern manufacturing facilities and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Good mechanical aptitude and practical skills.
• Ability to use hand tools and workshop equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Desirable: Experience working with injection mould tools.
• Desirable: Knowledge of hot runner systems.
• Desirable: Overhead crane certification or experience.
• Desirable: Engineering or mechanical qualification.

Responsibilities

• Tool maintenance, cleaning and servicing of injection mould tools.
• Strip, inspect and reassemble tooling following procedures.
• Assist with mould changes and tooling preparation for production.
• Support preventative maintenance activities.
• Inspect tools for wear, damage and contamination; report faults.
• Replace worn components including seals, O-rings, pins and fittings.
• Carry out basic repairs, polishing and finishing work.
• Check cooling systems for leaks and blockages; ensure channels stay clean.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and complete records.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Hand tools

Workshop equipment

Overhead crane

Job description

Job Role: Toolroom Technician

Department: Engineering Toolroom

Location: Norwich, Norfolk UK.

Full time, permanent role.

Mon to Fri Days/Lates / / & (Sat every 2nd wk with a 2100 finish on the Friday night before) - £38,137.16 to £40,997.54 based around experience.

OR

Rotational Shift - 4 on 4 off 12hr shifts 2days/2nights - £42,899.34 to £46,116.75 based around experience.

Purpose of the Role

To carry out the maintenance, cleaning, servicing and basic repair of injection mould tools to ensure maximum tool performance and minimal disruption to production. The role supports Toolroom Engineers in maintaining tooling, fault finding, repairs and production readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Tool Maintenance
• Clean, service and maintain injection mould tools.
• Strip, inspect and reassemble tooling following established procedures.
• Assist with mould changes and tooling preparation for production.
• Support preventative maintenance activities.
• Inspection and Repairs
• Inspect tools for wear, damage and contamination.
• Identify and report faults affecting tool performance.
• Replace worn components including seals, O-rings, pins, springs and fittings.
• Carry out basic repairs, polishing and finishing work.
• Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Cooling Systems
• Check systems for leaks, blockages or damage.
• Replace basic components such as hoses and fittings.
• Ensure cooling channels remain clean and operational.
• Toolroom Support
• Assist Toolroom Engineers with repairs, breakdowns and tool builds.
• Support tooling trials and production start-ups.
• Prepare tooling for external servicing or trials.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Documentation and Compliance
• Complete maintenance records and checklists.
• Follow all risk assessments, procedures and health & safety requirements.
• Ensure work is completed to quality and company standards.
• Key Accountabilities
• Assess tooling condition and determine required cleaning and routine repairs.
• Safely operate hand tools, measuring equipment, lifting equipment and overhead cranes (where trained and authorised).
• Recommend replacement parts when required.
• Provide occasional support and guidance to apprentices.

Person Specification

• Essential
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Good mechanical aptitude and practical skills.
• Ability to use hand tools and workshop equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Desirable
• Experience working with injection mould tools.
• Knowledge of hot runner systems.
• Overhead crane certification or experience.
• Engineering or mechanical qualification.

Key Relationships

• Toolroom Team Leader – Work allocation and technical guidance.
• Toolroom Engineers – Support with maintenance and repairs.
• Development Engineers – Process and tooling support.
• Setters – Feedback on tooling and production issues.

What our client offers.....

• Competitive salary.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Modern manufacturing environment.
• Onsite subsidised canteen
• Opportunity to work with advanced tooling and injection moulding technology.
• Long-term career progression within a successful and growing business.

Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the engineering and manufacturing industries. We work and support some of the most well‑known companies in Norfolk and Suffolk.