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Toolroom Manager
Job Posted: 8 days ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stevenage
Expire in: 19 days
Job Description
Toolroom Manager
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Benefits:
23 days holiday + bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Flexible schedule and relaxed yet structured working environment
Excellent team culture with approachable management
Modern and well-equipped workshop
On-site parking
Lots of overtime available
Company Overview
A well-established and highly respected UK-based manufacturer specialising in precision injection mould tooling and moulding solutions is seeking an experienced Toolroom Manager.
With over four decades of industry expertise and recent investment in modern machinery and expanded facilities, the company continues to grow its reputation for delivering high-quality, turnkey tooling solutions to a wide client base.
Operating from a state-of-the-art site in Stevenage, the business offers excellent working conditions and a collaborative team culture.
Position Overview
We are looking to appoint a hands-on Toolroom Manager to lead a team of 12 highly skilled Toolmakers within a busy, well-equipped toolroom.
This role will suit a senior toolmaker or existing manager ready to take ownership of daily operations, drive efficiency, support new project work, and maintain the company’s high standards of quality and delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee the daily activities of a team of 12 Toolmakers.
Plan workloads, delegate tasks, and ensure deadlines are achieved.
Manage the manufacture, modification, and fitting of injection mould tools.
Maintain high standards of quality, precision, and toolroom safety.
Provide technical mentorship and hands-on support as needed.
Operate a range of manual and CNC machines to support production.
Coordinate with other departments on project requirements and schedules.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives across tooling processes.
Ensure the toolroom remains well organised, clean, and productive.
Tooling Equipment & Capabilities:
CNC machining centres
Wire and spark erosion machinery (EDM)
Surface and cylindrical grinders
Manual mills, lathes, and other precision equipment
Required Experience & Skills:
Strong background in injection mould toolmaking with leadership experience.
Excellent understanding of tooling processes, fitting, and fault-finding.
Skilled in precision machining using both manual and CNC equipment.
Comfortable with technical drawings and tight tolerances.
Previous experience wiring hot runner systems and carrying out modifications.
Strong communicator with the ability to lead and motivate a small team.
Quality-focused with a proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving.
Working Hours:
41.5 hours per week
Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–16:00
Overtime available upon request
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