Toolmaker

Role: Toolmaker
Start date: Immediate Start
Location: Mildenhall
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
Pay: circa 33,000 - 42,000 (DOE)
Contract: This is a permanent role

A respected manufacturer based in Mildenhall, Suffolk, is expanding its team to meet increasing demand and is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to join their workshop. This hands-on role involves the creation, upkeep, and enhancement of production tooling within a well-equipped and supportive environment.

What's the pay & hours?

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary of 33,000 to 42,000 per annum, depending on experience. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00.

Toolmaker Duties:

• Manufacture, modify, repair, and maintain production tooling and fixtures
• Work with traditional toolroom and workshop machinery
• Support production by troubleshooting tooling issues and implementing improvements
• Assist with tooling trials, testing, and fault finding
• Carry out preventative maintenance to ensure tooling reliability and longevity
• Maintain accurate documentation relating to tooling and maintenance activities
• Work within ISO quality and regulatory standards
• Attend occasional UK/international travel for project-related work
• Participate in relevant training courses to support ongoing development

Who Are We Looking For?

We're interested in candidates with a strong toolmaking background who enjoy hands-on engineering work.

Ideally, You'll Have:

• Proven experience working as a Toolmaker or within a toolroom environment
• Experience using toolroom/workshop-based machinery
• A qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Toolmaking, or equivalent hands-on experience
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude and strong teamwork skills
• Confidence with written and verbal communication, including MS Office

What Are The Benefits?

• Hands-on training and mentoring
• A stable, long-term role within a growing engineering business
• A strong focus on practical workshop-based engineering
• Free on-site parking
• Career growth opportunities as part of a forward-thinking engineering team

If you're an experienced Toolmaker looking for a stable, hands-on role within a well-established manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with Appointments for more details.