Toolroom Technician

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days holiday (including statutory)

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is seeking a Toolroom Technician in Oldbury. You will perform toolroom duties, operate CNC and manual machinery, and support production with timely tooling and maintenance.

The role requires hands‑on experience, ability to work under pressure, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Competitive salary and benefits are on offer, with 33 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC and manual machining experience.
• Able to read engineering drawings and work to tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Operate Toolroom equipment to a high standard.
• Operate a Forklift Truck and Overhead Crane with training provided.

Skills

CNC machining

Milling

Turning

Wire EDM

Manual machining

Reading engineering drawings

Job description

Job Title: Toolroom Technician

Location: Oldbury

Hours of work: 37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.00pm, 7.30am to 12.30pm.

Salary: Excellent package including basic plus overtime, negotiable depending on experience

The Role

The successful applicant must demonstrate hands‑on experience within a busy Toolroom environment, with the ability to work under pressure and deliver day‑to‑day production activities efficiently, working with a team to provide both manufacture of new parts and conduct repairs and maintenance to support various manufacturing divisions.

Responsibilities

• Operate Toolroom equipment to a high standard
• Operate a Forklift Truck and Overhead Crane to assist with daily duties whilst also enabling tooling to be delivered to production – training will be provided
• Ensure manufacture is covered in a timely manner so that try‑out dates are met
• Ensure breakdowns are covered in a timely manner so that production downtime is kept to a minimum
• Aim for a "right first time" approach to all work carried out
• Liaise with contractors/suppliers where required and, when additional support is needed, agree timescales and costs
• Maintain awareness and ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, housekeeping standards and company rules and procedures
• Follow verbal and written instructions and work to set out procedures
• Seek continuous improvement related to the business KPIs and, as part of the team, contribute towards improved performance and the overall improvement of the business

Person Specification

• Experience with CNC and manual machine work including surface grinding, milling, turning, fixturing and wire EDM
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings and work to tolerances as specified
• Well organised, multi‑skilled, self‑motivated, and professional
• Good timekeeping and attendance
• Responsible for achieving personal and team key objectives
• Able to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines under pressure
• Computer literate and able to communicate and record information effectively
• Able to communicate at all levels and have a "can do" attitude
• Willing to progress skillset on new equipment and machining methods

Package

• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday (including statutory days)
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Plus more

Closing date: 20.08.26 (subject to change)