The client are a leading global manufacturer of precision forged and machined components. They are recruiting for a Lead Toolmaker to join their team in Redditch.
About the Role
Reporting to the Toolroom Supervisor, the Toolmaker Team Lead will be responsible for manufacturing, maintaining and repairing tooling to precise engineering drawings and tight tolerances. The role supports the manufacture of high‑integrity components by ensuring all tooling is produced to specification, available when required, and maintained to a high standard.
You will operate a variety of Toolroom machinery, produce extrusion, mould and finish dies, carry out manual machining and bench work, and support breakdowns and preventative maintenance. You will contribute to improved productivity, reduced scrap, and efficient tooling performance across the site.
Responsibilities
Manufacture tooling, including extrusion, mould and finish dies, from raw material to engineering drawings
Produce single stage clip tools as required
Operate Toolroom machinery including manual milling, manual turning and surface grinders
Support preventative maintenance activities and complete service and repair tasks
Provide tooling support during breakdowns to minimise downtime
Work to tight tolerances and ensure tooling meets required specifications
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to share knowledge and improve tooling performance
Carry out polishing and manual compensation (bench work)
Ensure tooling is produced to the correct quality standard
Apply knowledge of ISO9001 and quality principles in day‑to‑day activities
Conduct inspection and verification of tooling dimensions.
Qualifications
Apprentice-trained, time-served toolmaker, or a minimum of five years' experience in a Toolroom environment
Experience within hot metal or heavy manufacturing environments (aerospace or automotive preferred)
Foundation understanding of material science and metallurgy
Ability to interpret technical engineering drawings
Competent in the use of measuring equipment (micrometers, height gauges, imperial and metric)
Confident communicator able to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Skilled in manual machining operations including milling, turning, grinding and bench work
Ability to work using own initiative with minimal supervision
Commitment to integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement
Hours: 2 week rotation, week 1: Monday-Friday 06:00 – 14:00, week 2: Monday-Thursday 14:00 - 00:00
Benefits
Pension: 3% Employer & 5% Employee contribution
Employee benefits, rewards, and wellbeing platform
Free on-site parking
Cycle to work scheme
Bereavement leave
Company events
Employee referral programme
Sick pay (after probationary period)
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Toolmaker or Tooling Engineer looking to apply their expertise, in a dynamic and high-quality engineering environment.
The role is based in Redditch so is easily commutable from Birmingham, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Solihull, Alcester, Dudley, Droitwich, West Bromwich, Kidderminster, Wolverhampton, Walsall.
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