Toolmaker

The client are a leading global manufacturer of precision forged and machined components. They are recruiting for a Toolmaker to join their team in Redditch.

About the Role

Reporting to the Toolroom Supervisor, the Toolmaker will be responsible for manufacturing, maintaining and repairing tooling to precise engineering drawings and tight tolerances. The role supports the manufacture of high‑integrity components by ensuring all tooling is produced to specification, available when required, and maintained to a high standard.

You will operate a variety of Toolroom machinery, produce extrusion, mould and finish dies, carry out manual machining and bench work, and support breakdowns and preventative maintenance. You will contribute to improved productivity, reduced scrap, and efficient tooling performance across the site.

Responsibilities

Manufacture tooling, including extrusion, mould and finish dies, from raw material to engineering drawings

Produce single stage clip tools as required

Operate Toolroom machinery including manual milling, manual turning and surface grinders

Support preventative maintenance activities and complete service and repair tasks

Provide tooling support during breakdowns to minimise downtime

Work to tight tolerances and ensure tooling meets required specifications

Collaborate with engineering and production teams to share knowledge and improve tooling performance

Carry out polishing and manual compensation (bench work)

Ensure tooling is produced to the correct quality standard

Apply knowledge of ISO9001 and quality principles in day‑to‑day activities

Conduct inspection and verification of tooling dimensions.

Qualifications

Apprentice-trained, time-served toolmaker, or a minimum of five years' experience in a Toolroom environment

Experience within hot metal or heavy manufacturing environments (aerospace or automotive preferred)

Foundation understanding of material science and metallurgy

Ability to interpret technical engineering drawings

Competent in the use of measuring equipment (micrometers, height gauges, imperial and metric)

Confident communicator able to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Skilled in manual machining operations including milling, turning, grinding and bench work

Ability to work using own initiative with minimal supervision

Commitment to integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement

Hours: 2 week rotation, week 1: Mo...