Toolmaker

Toolmaker | Clacton-on-Sea | £40,000 – £45,000 | Excellent benefits package

Are you an experienced Toolmaker looking for the opportunity to take the next step in your career?

We’re looking for a skilled Toolmaker to join a growing engineering business.

This is a hands-on role working on the manufacture, repair and modification of injection mould tools, with a clear pathway to progress into a Toolmaking & Management position as you develop.

The Role:

Repair and modify injection mould tools

Manufacture new mould tools to specification

Read and interpret engineering drawings

Carry out bench fitting and finishing work

Operate manual mills, lathes, surface grinders and spark eroders

Support CNC milling operations

Work with Mazak/Mazatrol and Bridgeport/Heidenhain systems

Support projects and take on increasing responsibility as you progress

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

Proven Toolmaking experience, ideally within injection mould tooling

Strong bench fitting skills

Experience with manual milling, turning and grinding

Manual spark erosion experience

Ability to read engineering drawings

CAD experience, ideally SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD

Wire erosion and CNC milling experience would be advantageous, although training can be provided

What’s on Offer?

Clear progression into a Toolmaking & Management role

Full training and development

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Life insurance at 4x annual salary

Free on-site parking

Gym, spa and wellbeing benefits

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Toolmaker who wants to remain hands-on while developing their skills and progressing into management over time.

If that sounds like the next step for you, apply today