Toolmaker

GMP Recruitment are proud to be in partnership with a highly respected engineering company based in Worcester, renowned for their expertise in press tooling and precision engineering. We are currently recruiting on their behalf for a Toolmaker/Bench Hand to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This role offers a competitive starting salary, dependent on experience, with structured hours designed to support ongoing production demands. It represents an excellent opportunity for a skilled and proactive engineer to work in a safety-led, precision-driven environment, maintaining press tooling and supporting production.

Our client operates in a fast-paced, high-quality manufacturing sector, supporting industries that rely on accurate tooling, minimal downtime, and robust quality standards.

Toolmaker/Bench Hand Main Responsibilities:

• Clean and degrease press tools removed from production for servicing or breakdown repair.
• Assemble and dismantle press tools to regrind parts or replace tooling components.
• Assist press setters with tooling adjustments or repairs to keep tools running efficiently, only removing tools for planned maintenance
• Locate and supply the correct screws, dowels, and tooling parts to press setters to avoid component rejection or tooling damage.
• Manufacture tooling parts during breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Support production with changeover parts during product changes.
• Notify the tool room office of low stock consumables or defective equipment.
• Maintain general housekeeping to ensure a clean and safe working environment
• Inform the tooling engineer of any modifications to tools or components for documentation and design updates.
• Work independently on tooling tasks without supervision.

Toolmaker/Bench Hand required skills and experience:

• Education & Training: Must hold City & Guilds Engineering Level 2 or equivalent, preferably having completed a press tooling-based apprenticeship. (Essential)
• Knowledge: Demonstrable understanding of progression press tooling, machinery practices including surface grinding (J&S type), milling, turning, drilling, tapping, and reading component/tooling assembly drawings. (Essential)
• Skills: Enthusiastic, approachable, and receptive to instruction, with the ability to work independently and solve tooling problems to support production staff. (Essential)

AN IMMEDIATE START IS AVAILABLE FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE.

If the above role sounds perfect for you, or you require more information, please click apply.

GMP Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as an Employment Agency.