Job Title: Tooling Technician
Location: Sunderland, UK
Hourly Rate: Competitive – dependent on experience
Shifts: 3-shift rotation
Benefits:
* Health & wellbeing initiatives
* Career development pathways
* Supportive and encouraging management team
* Opportunities for progression and training
* Inclusive and innovative company culture
The Company
Our client is a leading global supplier to the automotive industry, with a reputation for innovation and manufacturing excellence. They are dedicated to shaping the future of mobility, creating safer, greener, and better-connected solutions. Operating across multiple sites in the North East, they are fast-paced, passionate, and committed to supporting their 900-strong workforce with recognition, development, and wellbeing initiatives.
Job Description
As a Tooling Technician, you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving production efficiency. You will provide tooling maintenance cover across shifts, carry out both reactive and proactive maintenance, and contribute to breakdown reduction activities.
Key responsibilities include:
* Carrying out planned maintenance to prevent machine breakdowns.
* Responding quickly to unplanned stoppages to minimise downtime.
* Identifying root causes of failures and implementing effective solutions.
* Recording breakdowns, repairs, and countermeasures accurately.
* Supporting continuous improvement and maintaining high safety standards.
* Ensuring compliance with company health, safety, and 5s standards.
This Tooling Technician role is central to keeping production moving and ensuring tooling equipment runs at maximum efficiency.
Skills & Experience
To succeed as a Tooling Technician, you should have:
* A recognised apprenticeship in toolmaking/tool repair (HNC minimum).
* Hands-on experience operating milling machines, lathes, and grinding machines.
* Welding capability using TIG, MIG, or MMA.
* Competence with hand tools such as grinders and files.
* Strong understanding of press tool operations, assembly, and disassembly.
* Previous experience in tooling maintenance within a production environment.
* Automotive manufacturing experience (desirable).
Why Should You Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that invests in its people and promotes from within. As a Tooling Technician, you will benefit from structured career development, excellent training opportunities, and a supportive culture that values innovation, accountability, and teamwork.
If you’re an experienced Tooling Technician looking to progress your career in a forward-thinking organisation, this role offers you the chance to make a real impact.
Take the next step and apply today to join a business that recognises your skills, values your contribution, and supports your long-term growth