Toolmaker

Toolmaker - Merseyside

• £36,000+ per annum (negotiable DOE)
• Working Days
• 40 hours per week + Overtime
• Permanent Position
• Leading Manufacturer in the Packaging Sector

A well-established manufacturer in the packaging industry is seeking a Thermoforming Toolmaker to join its highly skilled and supportive Toolroom team. This is a days-based role offering long-term stability, modern working conditions, and a company culture that values precision, ownership, and continuous improvement.

The Role:

You’ll be responsible for designing, manufacturing, and maintaining precision thermoforming tools used in high-speed plastic production. Working with both traditional and CNC equipment, you’ll be hands-on with tooling from concept through to repair, helping deliver best-in-class quality to major FMCG clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacture, repair, and maintain thermoforming tools and moulds to exacting standards

• Interpret engineering drawings and product specifications

• Operate manual and CNC machinery (milling, turning, etc.)

• Use CAD software to support design and development (AutoCAD / SolidWorks preferred)

• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to troubleshoot tooling issues

• Record tool history, modifications, and maintenance activities

• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives

Ideal Candidate:

• 5–10 years’ Toolmaking experience ideally within thermoforming, vacuum forming or similar sectors

• Time-served or qualified in mechanical/toolroom engineering

• Proficient with manual and CNC milling (Heidenhain control desirable)

• Strong fault-finding skills – mechanical focus

• CAD-literate (SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar)

• Familiar with BRC, ISO, or equivalent Quality Management Systems

• Positive, team-orientated and calm under pressure

• Flexible and willing to support overtime as needed

Desirable Extras:

• Experience with FMCG packaging

• Counterbalance FLT licence

• Health & Safety qualification (e.g. Fire Marshal, First Aid)

• HACCP Level 2

• Internal Auditor qualification (QMS)

Package & Benefits:

£36,000+ depending on experience

30 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays)

Contributory stakeholder pension scheme

Costco membership (discounted fuel and retail offers)

Bright, clean, and modern working environment

Ongoing investment in training and upskilling

Flexible hours and overtime available to meet production demands

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a secure and forward-thinking manufacturer at the cutting edge of thermoforming technology. If you’re a precision-focused Toolmaker looking to join a team where your input is genuinely valued – we want to hear from you.

To register interest in this vacancy, simply apply via this advert or speak confidentially with 5S Recruitment today.