Toolmaker (Press Tooling)

Toolmaker (Press Tooling) – 4 Day Working Week
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £19.50 per hour
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and reputable manufacturing business with a fully equipped, modern toolroom. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Toolmaker to join a stable and supportive team environment, working a highly desirable 4-day week.

This role is ideal for a skilled individual who takes pride in precision engineering and enjoys working on a variety of press tooling projects within a busy domestic toolroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and modify existing press tooling to a high standard
• Manufacture and develop small tools, jigs, and fixtures (where required)
• Carry out fault finding and problem-solving on tooling issues
• Work on a range of tooling including single action, progression, and transfer tools
• Read and interpret 2D engineering drawings, ensuring adherence to tight tolerances
• Operate a variety of toolroom machinery including XYZ milling machines, surface grinders (540), cylindrical grinders, and lathes
• Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently, safely, and to high quality standards

Candidate Requirements

• Apprentice-trained Toolmaker with a minimum of 10 years’ post-qualification experience
• Strong background in metal pressings and press tooling
• Proven experience working with single action, progression, and transfer tools
• Confident fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work from engineering drawings with precision and accuracy
• Self-motivated with the ability to use own initiative
• Must have own basic tools and toolbox (some equipment provided on-site)
• Stable work history with references available

What’s on Offer

• Competitive pay rate up to £19.50 per hour
• 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday) – great work/life balance
• Overtime available at enhanced rates
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Flexible holiday allowance with average holiday pay
• Full PPE provided
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive and well-organised working environment

If this opportunity sounds like it is made for you, please don’t hesitate contacting Jodie Hodgson