Role
Toolmaker
Location
Mildenhall, Suffolk
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, full time – 8:00am to 5:00pm
Capacity of role
Permanent position
Salary
Up to £42,000 per annum
Position Overview
Our client is a leading and established company who are looking for a toolmaker to join their busy manufacturing team. Candidates will need to be proficient in toolmaking and have working experience of CNC machinery, ideally lathes.
Key Responsibilities
* Manufacture, modify, repair, and maintain production tooling and fixtures
* Work with traditional tool room 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
Candidate Attributes
* 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
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