Toolroom Manager (Manufacturing) £42,000 - £50,000 DOE Flexible Hours Progression Training Company Benefits Early Friday Finish Leicester Are you an experienced Toolroom Manager from a plastics or tooling background looking for an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business that's investing in people, facilities, and innovation? This is a fantastic opportunity to join well established business, a specialist in the design and manufacture of precision, high-quality plastic injection moulds. Supplying key industries across the UK and Europe, the company has built an exceptional reputation for technical excellence, customer service, and continuous improvement. On offer is a pivotal and varied role where you'll take ownership of the toolroom, oversee multiple projects, and lead a talented team of engineers to deliver high-quality mould tooling. You'll work closely with customers to understand their requirements, coordinate with design and manufacturing teams, and ensure that every tool meets the highest standards. This role would suit a driven and technically minded manager who takes pride in maintaining an organised, efficient, and high-performing toolroom environment. The Role: Liaise directly with customers to understand and communicate project needs. Review tool and part designs for manufacturability, efficiency, and quality. Lead DFM, tool design, and mould flow reviews to ensure project feasibility. Assign daily workloads and provide technical support to shopfloor staff. Troubleshoot manufacturing issues across CNC, EDM, and fitting operations. Oversee project timelines, provide regular progress updates, and maintain customer communication. The Person: Strong technical background in plastics, tooling, or injection moulding. Skilled in reading and interpreting 2D and 3D engineering drawings. Job Reference: BBBH22117 Keywords: Toolroom, Manager, Toolmaker, Precision, Engineering, Engineer, Management, Leicester, Leicestershire If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.