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Mildenhall, Suffolk | 33,000-42,000 | Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00
A well-established manufacturer in Mildenhall, Suffolk, is growing its team to keep up with rising demand and is looking for a skilled Toolmaker to join their workshop team. This is a hands-on role focused on the manufacture, maintenance, and improvement of production tooling in a supportive and well-equipped environment.
What's the pay & hours?
This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary of 33,000 to 42,000 per annum, depending on experience. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00.
Toolmaker Duties:
- Manufacture, modify, repair, and maintain production tooling and fixtures
- Work with traditional toolroom and workshop machinery
- Support production by troubleshooting tooling issues and implementing improvements
- Assist with tooling trials, testing, and fault finding
- Carry out preventative maintenance to ensure tooling reliability and longevity
- Maintain accurate documentation relating to tooling and maintenance activities
- Work within ISO quality and regulatory standards
- Attend occasional UK/international travel for project-related work
- Participate in relevant training courses to support ongoing development
Who are we looking for?
We're interested in candidates with a strong toolmaking background who enjoy hands-on engineering work.
Ideally, you'll have:
- Proven experience working as a Toolmaker or within a toolroom environment
- Experience using toolroom/workshop-based machinery
- A qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Toolmaking, or equivalent hands-on experience
- A proactive, self-motivated attitude and strong teamwork skills
- Confidence with written and verbal communication, including MS Office
What are the benefits?
- Hands-on training and mentoring
- A stable, long-term role within a growing engineering business
- A strong focus on practical workshop-based engineering
- Free on-site parking
- Career growth opportunities as part of a forward-thinking engineering team
If you're an experienced Toolmaker looking for a stable, hands-on role within a well-established manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with Brendan @ Prime Appointments for more details.
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