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Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge, with a forward-thinking organisation within an advanced engineering sector? The Hyde Group are established industry experts and has two vacancies for a Toolmaker/Fitter working at our manufacturing facility in Atherton. About us We have successfully supplied to the Aerospace industry for over 50 years. We are currently on track to achieve our strong growth plans and we pride ourselves on delivering right first-time solutions and going the extra mile to delight our customers. This is a great opportunity to join a reputable business with a strong set of core values in a friendly supportive environment. We have a strong focus on developing our people with the potential to further your career. Our salaries are competitive and we also offer a generous holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays. About the Opportunity Britannia Dynamics is currently recruiting a Toolmaker Fitter based at one of our bespoke Engineering facilities in Atherton Manchester. As a Toolmaker/Fitter, you will be responsible for the manufacture and assembly of Jigs & Fixtures for the Aerospace & Nuclear Industry. Toolmaker Fitter Main Duties Manufacture and assembly of Jigs and fixtures. Occasional offsite work both in the UK and Overseas Toolmaker Fitter Essential Skills Familiar with Toolroom Machinery and a good understanding of Engineering Drawings. Desired Skills Assembly/Fitting skills with good attention to detail. Desired Experience Aerospace experience beneficial but not essential. What we offer Competitive salary. Generous annual leave entitlement. Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers. Purpose built sites with free parking. Discounted gym membership. Excellent career development opportunities available. Diversity and Inclusion The Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds in particular groups who are currently under represented in our sector. All our roles require the need to obtain pre-employment security screening checks including referencing. If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, then we'd love to hear from you.

Role: Senior Toolmaker Location: Cheltenham £40,000 - £45,000 Day Shift 7.45am 4.45pm (12.30pm finish on Friday) Benefits: flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking. Overview: This market leading engineering company are recruiting for a Senior Toolmaker to join their site in Cheltenham. The company manufacture and supply a range of specialist products to various industries across the globe. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for producing and maintaining tooling and ancillary equipment used in the manufacture, assembly, and testing of our product range. Responsibilities: Supervision of Toolroom staff and control of areas of responsibility. Maintain good Housekeeping and high 5S standards in all areas of the Toolroom. Ensure H&S regulations & procedures are adhered to at all time. Fully support the Production Engineering Dept. with the delivery of the departmental strategy and associated Key Performance Indicators (KPI s). Manage all aspects of Tool Orders (Breakdowns, Planned Maintenance and general) and drive to complete punctually with prompt closure of jobs. Sub-Contractor Management. Identify, drive and support Continuous Improvement and Reliability initiatives. Manage the Backlog with proactive planning. Actively support Projects. Awareness of costs and expenditure to support budget control. Requirements: Tool and Fixture manufacture experience Experience in a production environment and familiarity with CNC and conventional manufacturing methods. Strong knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles. Ability or experience of leading a team Demonstrable problem-solving ability Experience of working with a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system For further details, please contact Nick Sollis (phone number removed) or email your cv (url removed) Omega Resource Group are an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few. Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

Role: Toolmaker Team Leader Location: Cheltenham £40,000 - £45,000 Day Shift 7.45am 4.45pm (12.30pm finish on Friday) Benefits: flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking. Overview: This market leading engineering company are recruiting for a Toolmaker Team Leader to join their site in Cheltenham. The company manufacture and supply a range of specialist products to various industries across the globe. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for producing and maintaining tooling and ancillary equipment used in the manufacture, assembly, and testing of our product range. Responsibilities: Supervision of Toolroom staff and control of areas of responsibility. Maintain good Housekeeping and high 5S standards in all areas of the Toolroom. Ensure H&S regulations & procedures are adhered to at all time. Fully support the Production Engineering Dept. with the delivery of the departmental strategy and associated Key Performance Indicators (KPI s). Manage all aspects of Tool Orders (Breakdowns, Planned Maintenance and general) and drive to complete punctually with prompt closure of jobs. Sub-Contractor Management. Identify, drive and support Continuous Improvement and Reliability initiatives. Manage the Backlog with proactive planning. Actively support Projects. Awareness of costs and expenditure to support budget control. Requirements: Tool and Fixture manufacture experience Experience in a production environment and familiarity with CNC and conventional manufacturing methods. Strong knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles. Ability or experience of leading a team Demonstrable problem-solving ability Experience of working with a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system For further details, please contact Nick Sollis (phone number removed) or email your cv (url removed) Omega Resource Group are an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few. Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

General Maintenance Operative Moorgate London, Ropemarker Street EC2Y Permanent Full time Monday to Friday - No On Call £32,000 - £34,000 (DOE) No on Call, Plus benefits Summary Join a Long-Standing Team on a Prestigious Contract NG Bailey is hiring a General Maintenance Technician to join our team, overseeing the maintenance of a new commercial building on a long-term, prestigious client contract we've proudly held since 2012 based in Moorgate, Ropemaker Street, EC2Y Monday to Friday Days Only or (NO ON CALL) - this will be discussed at Interview stage Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: : Provide general small repairs (including but not limited to re-fixing door handles, loose hinges/items). Toilet seat re fixing and replacement if necessary. Weekly & monthly planned maintenance tasks if required (fire alarm tests, water temperature recording, emergency lighting tests, etc.) Minor plumbing repairs including tap replacements. What we're looking for : An experienced General Maintenance Operative with a work ethic focussed on quality ideally from within a Commercial Maintenance Environment who has excellent communication skills at all levels. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record in delivering a range of skills and tasks including but not limited to: Demonstrates the ability to undertake scheduled PPM works independently, without the need for direct supervision Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), including such as emergency lighting checks, plantroom inspections, low level maintenance activities within own area of competence Requirements You will have: Experience of building maintenance Confident, enthusiastic and pro-active . Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Salary £32k - £34k (DOE), Plus Overtime, Plus Benefits 25 Days Holidays plus public Holidays Sick Pay Pension with employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Toolmaker - Precision Manufacturing Location: Hythe, Kent Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 (negotiable dependent on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm with a 1pm finish on Fridays! Contacts: Emily Powell & Sammy Messenger, Pearson Whiffin Recruitment - Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. Pearson Whiffin Recruitment is working with a long-established precision engineering business operating within a high-quality, safety-critical manufacturing environment. The organisation specialises in producing complex metal components and tooling to exacting standards and has built a strong reputation for stability, craftsmanship and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for an experienced Toolmaker who enjoys hands-on problem solving, working closely with production teams and taking genuine pride in the reliability and performance of the tooling they produce and maintain. The Role Manufacture, maintain and repair press tools and production tooling to a high standard Diagnose tooling issues and carry out modifications to improve performance and reliability Work from detailed engineering drawings and specifications to produce accurate tooling components Support continuous improvement by applying knowledge gained from historic tool failures and repairs Use a range of toolroom equipment including lathes, milling machines, grinders and wire erosion Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to support manufacturing output Maintain safe working practices and high standards of housekeeping within the toolroom About You Proven experience working as a Toolmaker within a manufacturing or toolroom environment Strong background in press tooling or precision metal components Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings Experience using both manual and CNC toolroom machinery Methodical approach with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills Comfortable working as part of a close-knit, hands-on engineering team Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent engineering training preferred Why Join? Stable, long-established manufacturing business with strong staff retention Day shift role with an early finish every Friday Supportive, family-oriented working environment Varied, technically interesting tooling work Competitive salary based on experience Pension scheme and additional benefits Free on-site parking

Press Toolmaker Brownhills - WS8 £35,000 to £42,000 per annum Monday to Thursday - 39 hours - 7:30am to 5:45pm Overtime available We're supporting a well-established precision engineering business in the Walsall area who are looking to add an experienced Press Toolmaker to their team. The company designs and manufactures high-quality press tooling and supplies into a range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, and general manufacturing. The Role You'll be working within a skilled toolroom team, responsible for building, maintaining, and repairing a variety of press tools. This includes single-operation tools, progression tools, and transfer tooling. You'll also support production by ensuring tools are set up correctly, fault-free, and ready for operational use. Key Responsibilities . Manufacture, assemble, and fit press tools to tight tolerances . Carry out tool maintenance, fault-finding, repairs, and modifications . Use manual (milling, turning, grinding) . Work from engineering drawings made in CAD (VISI) . Use precision measuring equipment to verify tool accuracy . Conduct trial runs to ensure correct tool performance . Liaise with production and design teams when improvements are needed . Follow all health & safety procedures and contribute to a clean, organised toolroom Experience Required . Strong background in press toolmaking . Experience working with heavy tools . Skilled in manual machining - milling, turning, surface grinding, bench fitting . Precious experience working with VISI CAM . Ability to diagnose tooling issues quickly and apply effective solutions . Confident reading engineering drawings and working to fine tolerances Benefits: . Company Pension scheme . Holiday entitlement - 28 days including Bank Holidays . Overtime Rates: o Friday paid at time and 1/4 o Saturday paid at time and 1/3 o Sunday paid at time and a half WF Tech are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Precision & Advanced Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Machining Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions. Our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help. JB1

JRS Associates have partnered up with an established plastic injection moulding specialist to recruit two skilled Toolmakers / Bench Hands to join their experienced tooling team on a permanent basis. This is a long-term opportunity offering consistent overtime, strong hourly rates, and job security within a well-equipped toolroom environment. The Successful Toolmaker / Bench Hand Package: £16.50 £18.50 per hour (depending on experience) 39-hour standard working week Overtime available as much as you want (enhanced overtime rates apply) 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays Permanent, full-time positions Stable workload within a specialist injection moulding environment The Successful Toolmaker / Bench Hand Requirements: Proven experience as a Toolmaker / Bench Hand Strong knowledge of plastic injection moulding tools Experience assembling plastic injection moulding tools Confident using conventional machinery, including: Milling machines Lathes Surface grinders Hand tools Experience with: Bed-out tooling Polishing and finishing Reliable, hands-on, and comfortable working to tight tolerances Apply now! Shortlisted candidates will receive a call within 3 hours during working hours to discuss the role further.

Are you a hands-on manufacturing professional who thrives in the thick of operations? Do you see waste, inefficiencies, and untapped potential where others see routine? If you re not interested in theory or textbooks but real, on-the-ground results this could be the perfect role for you. About the Role: We re looking for a highly operational Continuous Improvement Manager to join our clients fast-paced, multi-site manufacturing business. This role isn t about sitting in a conference room building PowerPoints. It s about being out on the shop floor watching, questioning, understanding, and driving real change. You ll travel frequently across their sites, including Europe, embedding yourself within the operations, identifying opportunities, removing bottlenecks, and improving processes with real impact. Your experience, energy, and judgement will be your most powerful tools. Above all, safety is non-negotiable you ll play a key role in ensuring that all improvement initiatives are fully aligned with robust health and safety standards and that operational excellence never comes at the expense of people s wellbeing. Key Responsibilities: Spending significant time on the shop floor, engaging directly with production teams, supervisors, and engineers Identify areas of waste, inefficiency, and opportunity for improvement through direct observation and hands-on involvement Lead and support CI projects across multiple sites with a strong focus on actionable results Work with site leadership to implement and embed sustainable process improvements Champion a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement at all levels of the organisation Travel frequently including to Europe to support and standardise best practices across sites What We re Looking For: A proven background in hands-on manufacturing operations you know what good looks like because you ve built it yourself Strong working knowledge of lean principles, but more importantly, the instinct to know when and how to apply them effectively Comfortable working in a fast-moving, high-pressure production environment A doer, a fixer, a change-maker not a theorist Experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment Willingness and ability to travel frequently across Europe (essential) Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively as well as galvanising the workforce to want to do things better. Why Join? Join a growing international business committed to operational excellence Make a direct and tangible impact across our European manufacturing footprint Work alongside skilled professionals who are serious about performance and quality Be part of a company that values action, accountability, and progress Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference? Apply now and bring your expertise to where it matters most on the ground, in action, making change happen. Salary on the position is circa £60k. You can apply via the link below or give me, Ali a call on (phone number removed). Good Luck

Tool Technician Based in Wotton, Surrey (Own transport is required due to Rural location) Monday - Friday / 8am - 4.30pm The Tool technician is tasked with supporting the production department daily, based in the tool room. Working with other team members cleaning and servicing of Injection moulding tools with timely turnaround to maintain production schedules. The cleaning and servicing of the injection moulding tools requires good attention to detail and quality of workmanship that are vital to this role. What You'll Be Doing The Tooling technician will be servicing and cleaning injection mould tools, stripping them down for cleaning, inspecting for issues and reporting any found, reassembling the tools after servicing, and returning the tools to the production department. On occasion other responsibilities for the repair, maintenance, and calibration of tools, jigs, fixtures, and instruments may be required Daily servicing & cleaning of mould tools in the tool room or in the factory. Carrying out the repairs, modifications and servicing of injection moulding tools and other associated tooling. Document service & repair work by completing electronic records, including photographs of issues documented. At times support production by completing cleans or repairs in the clean room factory. To carry out, cleaning and servicing on other toolroom and production equipment as required from time to time. Assist in equipment repairs and breakdown if required. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment. What You'll Bring You will hold a C&G's, NVQ or Apprenticeship trained Solid experience in mechanical assembly & disassembly and basic wiring. Experience of Manual and CNC machine tools to include all or some of the following: Surface Grinder, CNC, VMC, Milling and Centre Lathe Mechanical Engineering / toolmaker apprenticeship, with experience in injection molding tools although not essential. High precision injection tooling, polishing, and finishing experience is desirable. Hot runner experience and multi-cavity high is also advantageous Be able to read and understand 2D component Drawings, experience with wiring drawings also advantageous Core Computer skills using email, excel and word documents. Work in a small team with good communication & co-operation Ability to work under pressure and keep to deadlines. Ability to adapt to change and maintain a positive attitude and continuous improvements.

Established manufacturing organisation seeks highly skilled Toolmakers for immediate start. Varying shifts available, competitive rates of pay and progression opportunities provided. An exciting opportunity to join a highly professional team working within a productive, forward-thinking environment. Reporting directly to Tool Room Manager, the role of Toolmaker requires you to manufacture, maintain and repair tooling and dies to precise engineering drawings within tight tolerances, produce machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating CNC machines, maintain quality and safety standards, keep accurate records and be responsible for the maintenance of equipment and supplies. Toolmaker duties will include: Disassembly and reassembly of tools Tool splitting and regrinding Replacing component parts Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces Maintain specifications by observing all associated operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools Operate manual and CNC machinery Manual milling, turning, surface grinding, 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC milling, bench work Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations Ensure maintenance of Quality standards Skills/Attributes required by Toolmaker : Previous experience within a similar role as Toolmaker within a heavy manufacturing environment (essential), preferably automotive or aerospace background Toolmaker apprenticeship or minimum 3 years' experience in a toolroom environment Experience setting and operating CNC machinery Ability to read and interpret engineering technical drawings Understanding of Quality Standards and Regulations Proven efficiency with working practices Problem solving and tool improvement Must be able to work on own initiative Attention to detail Be organised and have the ability to prioritise and multi-task Be able to communicate effectively with own team and other departments Location: Redditch, Worcestershire Hours of Work: Varying Shifts Available Pay Rate: 15 - 16.50 per hour dependent upon experience Contract: Temporary to permanent If you are a skilled Tool Maker seeking an exciting opportunity, please APPLY TODAY!

Toolroom Machinist Location: Minworth Contract: Permanent We are looking for a CNC Machinist to join our clients growing team in Minworth. A CNC Miller is predominantly involved in the manufacture of Plastic Injection Mould tools but also Jigs, Fixtures and gauges utilizing Hurco milling machines. It would be helpful if you can programme Hurco machines. There is opportunity for you to develop your skills in off-line 3-axis CAM cutter path creation and use other CNC machinery. You will be expected to accurately Set up work and cutters and program CNC machines efficiently and effectively to producing finished work that is checked by yourself to time set deadlines. You must adhere to all machine maintenance and machine cleanliness procedures. This requires the application of a broad range of activities including the interpretation of Engineering drawings and technical instructions and the use of hand, machine and automated computer controlled machine tools and measuring equipment. Role Responsibilities Toolroom Machinist Maintain standards of Housekeeping and Health & Safety. Manufacture of new tooling to engineering drawings in line with timing plans. Carrying out proactive maintenance and up keep on milling machines. Liaise with toolmakers, Cad/Cam programmers and Designers. Investigate issues to find root causes passing information back to the design department and management so issues can be avoided in future. Maintain tooling to the correct standards and keep stock of all tools and holders. Reporting of any concerns, issues and repairs. Working in a systematic fashion following any instructions available, All work checked before taking off. Maintain cutters and equipment. Maintain working area to a high standard. Working to 5S s Good verbal communication skills Work to the high tolerances An ideal candidate for the Toolroom Machinist role would have: Adhere to company quality awareness. Meeting Health and Safety standards supporting others to do the same Assist other areas of the business when required to carry out the same or similar tasks Any other reasonable Engineering duties required Personal Attributes for the role Must be a team player Must be a self-starting individual, capable of working to tight tolerances either individually or as part of the team For more information on this role, please contact Juls Bujalska on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed) Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

Mildenhall, Suffolk 33,000- 40,000 Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00 A well-established manufacturer in Mildenhall, Suffolk, is growing its team to keep up with rising demand and is looking for a talented Toolmaker ready to step into a Mechanical Design Engineer role. Whether you've worked with CAD before or are completely new to design, the company offers full training and ongoing support to help you grow and succeed. What's the pay & hours? This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary of 33,000 to 40,000 per annum, depending on experience. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00. Toolmaker Duties, with a Design Focus: Take a lead role in the design and development of production tooling and fixtures Support engineering projects from concept through to completion Create technical drawings, parts lists, and instructions for production use Manufacture and test tooling using traditional toolroom/workshop machinery Develop and run product testing, analyse results, and assess reliability Maintain detailed documentation and provide updates to senior management Work within ISO quality and regulatory standards Attend occasional UK/international travel for project-related work Participate in relevant training courses to support your transition into design Who are we looking for? We're interested in two types of candidates: A Toolmaker with little to no design experience who is eager to step into a Mechanical Design Engineer role (full training provided), or A Design Engineer who has hands-on experience from a toolmaking background Ideally, you'll have: Experience with toolroom/workshop-based machinery Familiarity with 3D CAD software like SolidWorks (training can be provided) A qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or equivalent experience A proactive, self-motivated attitude and strong teamwork skills Confidence with written and verbal communication, including MS Office and Adobe What are the benefits? Hands-on training and mentoring from senior engineers A clear pathway into a Mechanical Design Engineer role Exposure to both shopfloor and CAD-based design work Free on-site parking Career growth opportunities as part of a forward-thinking engineering team If you're a Toolmaker ready to move into design, or someone with both practical and design skills, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with Appointments for more details.