Press Toolmaker / Mould Toolmaker

Press Toolmaker / Mould Toolmaker

Stonehouse

Permanent

£35,000 - £45,000 DOE + Overtime + £2,500 Relocation Package

Day Shift, Late Shift, 4-Day Week, and 5-Day Week Patterns Available

Are you an experienced Press Toolmaker or Mould Toolmaker looking for a role where your skills are genuinely valued? Would you like the flexibility of different shift patterns, excellent earning potential, and the opportunity to work within a highly skilled Toolroom environment?

Our client is a successful and growing manufacturing organisation that prides itself on quality, innovation, and technical excellence. Due to continued expansion, they are seeking experienced Toolmakers to join their established engineering team.

Working within a highly skilled Toolroom environment, you will play a key role in manufacturing, maintaining, modifying, and repairing precision tooling. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that genuinely values craftsmanship, invests in its employees, and offers long-term career stability within a supportive and professional working environment.

Benefits

• Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 DOE

• Multiple shift patterns available, including Days and Lates

• Choice of 4-day or 5-day working week depending on shift pattern

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

• Company pension scheme

• £2,500 relocation package available for experienced candidates relocating to the Stonehouse area

• Stable, long-term employment with a growing business

• Modern workshop and excellent working environment

• Overtime opportunities available

Role Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, maintain and repair press tools and mould tools to a high standard

• Carry out precision fitting, bench work and tool assembly activities

• Diagnose tooling issues and carry out repairs, modifications and preventative maintenance

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications

• Use manual machining equipment, including milling machines, lathes and grinders, where required

• Support production teams by ensuring tooling remains reliable and fit for purpose

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to maximise tool performance and minimise downtime

• Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy and housekeeping within the Toolroom

The Person

• Proven experience as a Press Toolmaker, Mould Toolmaker or Toolmaker within a manufacturing environment

• Strong understanding of tool manufacture, maintenance, repair and fault finding

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation

• Experience using manual machining equipment such as mills, lathes and surface grinders

• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work

• Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship or Skilled Worker visa transfer support is not available for this position.

• This position is based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. Candidates applying from outside the local area must be willing to relocate to the Stonehouse area if successful in securing the position.

If you are an experienced Press Toolmaker or Mould Toolmaker looking for your next opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.

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