Tool Room Operative
Posted on Jul 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Oldbury, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£26k - £34k Annual
Full-Time
Our client has a Global presence and has state of the art facilities located near Birmingham. Due to continued expansion they are looking to hire a Tool Room Operative to join their existing team.
The ideal candidate will have hands on experience within a busy Toolroom environment with the ability to work under pressure. The Tool Room Operative will be expected to support the day-to-day production activities in the most efficient manner, working with a team to provide both manufacture of new parts and conduct repairs and maintenance to support the various manufacturing divisions.
Person specification
Experienced in all aspects of press and shear tool manufacture, maintenance and fault finding
Experience with CNC and manual machine work including surface grinding, milling, turning, fixturing and wire EDM
Able to read and understand engineering drawings and work to tolerances as specified » Well organised, multi-skilled, self-motivated, and professional
Good timekeeping and attendance
Responsible for achieving own key objectives, as well as the objectives of the team
Able to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines under pressure
Computer literate and able to communicate and record information effectively
Attention to detail; accuracy is paramount
Able to communicate at all levels and have a “can do” attitude
Willing to progress skillset on new equipment and machining methods
Must be eligible and able to prove that you can work in the UK, as the Company does not hold a sponsorship licence.
Tool Room Operative responsibilities
Operate Toolroom equipment to a high standard
Operate a Forklift Truck and Overhead Crane to assist with daily duties whilst also enabling tooling to be delivered to production training will be provided
Ensure as part of the team, manufacture is covered in a timely manner so that try-out dates are met
Ensure as part of the team, breakdowns are covered in a timely manner so that production downtime is kept to a minimum
Aim for a “right first time” approach to all work carried out
Liaise with contractors/suppliers where required and when additional support is needed, inc. agreeing timescales and costs
Maintain awareness and ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, housekeeping standards and Company rules and procedures
Follow verbal and written instructions and work to set out procedures
Seek continuous improvement related to the business KPI’s and as part of the team, contribute towards improved performance and the overall improvement of the business.
Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.00pm with half hour lunch break each day and 7.30am to 12.30pm with no lunch break on Friday of each week – 37 hours in total
Benefits
Salary £26,000 - £34,000
33 days holiday (including statutory days)
Company pension scheme
life assurance, health cash plan
discounted gym membership
cycle to work scheme
plus more
The ideal candidate will have hands on experience within a busy Toolroom environment with the ability to work under pressure. The Tool Room Operative will be expected to support the day-to-day production activities in the most efficient manner, working with a team to provide both manufacture of new parts and conduct repairs and maintenance to support the various manufacturing divisions.
Person specification
Experienced in all aspects of press and shear tool manufacture, maintenance and fault finding
Experience with CNC and manual machine work including surface grinding, milling, turning, fixturing and wire EDM
Able to read and understand engineering drawings and work to tolerances as specified » Well organised, multi-skilled, self-motivated, and professional
Good timekeeping and attendance
Responsible for achieving own key objectives, as well as the objectives of the team
Able to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines under pressure
Computer literate and able to communicate and record information effectively
Attention to detail; accuracy is paramount
Able to communicate at all levels and have a “can do” attitude
Willing to progress skillset on new equipment and machining methods
Must be eligible and able to prove that you can work in the UK, as the Company does not hold a sponsorship licence.
Tool Room Operative responsibilities
Operate Toolroom equipment to a high standard
Operate a Forklift Truck and Overhead Crane to assist with daily duties whilst also enabling tooling to be delivered to production training will be provided
Ensure as part of the team, manufacture is covered in a timely manner so that try-out dates are met
Ensure as part of the team, breakdowns are covered in a timely manner so that production downtime is kept to a minimum
Aim for a “right first time” approach to all work carried out
Liaise with contractors/suppliers where required and when additional support is needed, inc. agreeing timescales and costs
Maintain awareness and ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, housekeeping standards and Company rules and procedures
Follow verbal and written instructions and work to set out procedures
Seek continuous improvement related to the business KPI’s and as part of the team, contribute towards improved performance and the overall improvement of the business.
Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.00pm with half hour lunch break each day and 7.30am to 12.30pm with no lunch break on Friday of each week – 37 hours in total
Benefits
Salary £26,000 - £34,000
33 days holiday (including statutory days)
Company pension scheme
life assurance, health cash plan
discounted gym membership
cycle to work scheme
plus more
Reference: 225401452
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Tool Room Operative
Posted on Jul 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Oldbury, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£26k - £34k Annual
Full-Time
Our client has a Global presence and has state of the art facilities located near Birmingham. Due to continued expansion they are looking to hire a Tool Room Operative to join their existing team.
The ideal candidate will have hands on experience within a busy Toolroom environment with the ability to work under pressure. The Tool Room Operative will be expected to support the day-to-day production activities in the most efficient manner, working with a team to provide both manufacture of new parts and conduct repairs and maintenance to support the various manufacturing divisions.
Person specification
Experienced in all aspects of press and shear tool manufacture, maintenance and fault finding
Experience with CNC and manual machine work including surface grinding, milling, turning, fixturing and wire EDM
Able to read and understand engineering drawings and work to tolerances as specified » Well organised, multi-skilled, self-motivated, and professional
Good timekeeping and attendance
Responsible for achieving own key objectives, as well as the objectives of the team
Able to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines under pressure
Computer literate and able to communicate and record information effectively
Attention to detail; accuracy is paramount
Able to communicate at all levels and have a “can do” attitude
Willing to progress skillset on new equipment and machining methods
Must be eligible and able to prove that you can work in the UK, as the Company does not hold a sponsorship licence.
Tool Room Operative responsibilities
Operate Toolroom equipment to a high standard
Operate a Forklift Truck and Overhead Crane to assist with daily duties whilst also enabling tooling to be delivered to production training will be provided
Ensure as part of the team, manufacture is covered in a timely manner so that try-out dates are met
Ensure as part of the team, breakdowns are covered in a timely manner so that production downtime is kept to a minimum
Aim for a “right first time” approach to all work carried out
Liaise with contractors/suppliers where required and when additional support is needed, inc. agreeing timescales and costs
Maintain awareness and ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, housekeeping standards and Company rules and procedures
Follow verbal and written instructions and work to set out procedures
Seek continuous improvement related to the business KPI’s and as part of the team, contribute towards improved performance and the overall improvement of the business.
Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.00pm with half hour lunch break each day and 7.30am to 12.30pm with no lunch break on Friday of each week – 37 hours in total
Benefits
Salary £26,000 - £34,000
33 days holiday (including statutory days)
Company pension scheme
life assurance, health cash plan
discounted gym membership
cycle to work scheme
plus more
The ideal candidate will have hands on experience within a busy Toolroom environment with the ability to work under pressure. The Tool Room Operative will be expected to support the day-to-day production activities in the most efficient manner, working with a team to provide both manufacture of new parts and conduct repairs and maintenance to support the various manufacturing divisions.
Person specification
Experienced in all aspects of press and shear tool manufacture, maintenance and fault finding
Experience with CNC and manual machine work including surface grinding, milling, turning, fixturing and wire EDM
Able to read and understand engineering drawings and work to tolerances as specified » Well organised, multi-skilled, self-motivated, and professional
Good timekeeping and attendance
Responsible for achieving own key objectives, as well as the objectives of the team
Able to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines under pressure
Computer literate and able to communicate and record information effectively
Attention to detail; accuracy is paramount
Able to communicate at all levels and have a “can do” attitude
Willing to progress skillset on new equipment and machining methods
Must be eligible and able to prove that you can work in the UK, as the Company does not hold a sponsorship licence.
Tool Room Operative responsibilities
Operate Toolroom equipment to a high standard
Operate a Forklift Truck and Overhead Crane to assist with daily duties whilst also enabling tooling to be delivered to production training will be provided
Ensure as part of the team, manufacture is covered in a timely manner so that try-out dates are met
Ensure as part of the team, breakdowns are covered in a timely manner so that production downtime is kept to a minimum
Aim for a “right first time” approach to all work carried out
Liaise with contractors/suppliers where required and when additional support is needed, inc. agreeing timescales and costs
Maintain awareness and ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, housekeeping standards and Company rules and procedures
Follow verbal and written instructions and work to set out procedures
Seek continuous improvement related to the business KPI’s and as part of the team, contribute towards improved performance and the overall improvement of the business.
Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.00pm with half hour lunch break each day and 7.30am to 12.30pm with no lunch break on Friday of each week – 37 hours in total
Benefits
Salary £26,000 - £34,000
33 days holiday (including statutory days)
Company pension scheme
life assurance, health cash plan
discounted gym membership
cycle to work scheme
plus more
Reference: 225401452
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