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Tool Maker
Job Posted: 9 hours ago
Salary: £ 36,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: West Drayton, London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Position: Toolmaker - Repair & Manufacture
Location: West Drayton (UB7)
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Toolmaker to join a well-established and innovative manufacturing environment based in West Drayton. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for a toolmaker with a strong background in precision engineering, particularly across mould and press tools.
The role involves repairing, maintaining, testing, and fault-finding on a wide range of tooling, with the chance to work on highly intricate and high-spec components.
💰 Salary & Shifts:
Salary: £30,000 - £42,000 (up to £43,000 for exceptional candidates)
Shifts:
Days: 6:00/7:00am - 2:30/3:30pm
Lates: 2:00pm - 10:30pm
Sponsorship may be considered for outstanding candidates🔧 Key Responsibilities:
Fault finding, diagnosing, and repairing tooling to production-ready standard
Stripping down, inspecting, and rebuilding mould and press tools
Performing high-precision bench work and hand-fitting tasks
Interpreting technical drawings and planning work effectively
Working with hot runner systems, valve gate tooling, over-moulding, and tight tolerance tooling
Using manual machines (mills, lathes, surface grinders, spark eroders, etc.)
Operating and maintaining tooling department equipment
Measuring with micrometers, verniers, slip gauges, and shadow graphs
Assisting in continuous improvement of tooling processes and performance✅ Essential Skills & Experience:
Time-served or formally qualified in engineering/toolmaking
Proven experience with mould and/or press tool repair and manufacture
Strong background in fault finding, testing, and tool reconditioning
Familiarity with multi-progression tooling, hydraulics, pneumatics, rack & pinion systems
Hot runner, valve gate, or over-moulding process knowledge is a plus
Able to work independently and collaborate with apprentices and colleagues
Laser welding experience desirable but not essential🎓 Preferred Qualifications:
Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
Abrasive Wheels certification (preferred)⭐ What's in it for you?
Competitive salary up to £43,000 depending on experience
25 days holiday + buy/sell scheme
Recognition and reward initiatives
Extensive learning & development opportunities
Enhanced maternity/partner leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work & Tech Scheme
On-site caféApply Now:
If you're a skilled toolmaker with a passion for precision and problem-solving, apply now to join a dynamic and supportive engineering team.
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