Our client is a well-established, high-volume manufacturer of precision metal components, supplying into a broad range of industrial sectors across the globe. With decades of heritage and a strong export presence, the company is known for its focus on innovation, quality, and investment in people.

This toolroom role is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, growing business that values engineering excellence and long-term employee development.

Working Hours:

Rotating early and late shifts

Early Shift: Mon-Thurs 06:00-14:30, Fri 06:00-13:30

Late Shift: Mon-Thurs 13:30-22:30, Fri 12:30-18:30
(Includes 20-minute paid and 30-minute unpaid breaks)

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer to support the performance, development, and maintenance of high-speed, multistage progressive press tools. This role is pivotal in ensuring tool reliability, supporting new tooling integration, and reducing downtime across a busy press shop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve tooling issues
• Performing grinding, manual milling and using lathes
• Some CNC experience may be an advantage
• Contribute to new tooling introduction by reviewing feasibility and collaborating with internal stakeholders
• Manage tool refurbishments, preventive maintenance, and performance improvements
• Support production teams by responding quickly to breakdowns or tooling-related quality concerns

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• Experience working with press tools
• Hands on machining experience
• Strong hands-on diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and resolve time-critical issues
• A practical understanding of tooling drawings and manufacturing tolerances
• Competence with basic computer systems (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel)
• A self-driven attitude with strong attention to detail

Desirable:

• Exposure to tooling design improvements or concept collaboration
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume metal pressing environment
• Familiarity with tool changeovers and continuous improvement processes

Benefits Package Includes

• 33 days' holiday (rising with service)
• Matched pension contributions (rising to 10%)
• Private healthcare cashback plan
• Long service recognition awards (vouchers, additional holiday, and discretionary bonuses)
• Free on-site parking

Roles like this don't open often. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic, technically rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.