Toolmaker​/Maintenance Technician

Toolmaker / Maintenance Technician

Location: Worcestershire
Salary: £30,000 - £42,000 (Shift Allowance Included)
Shifts: 3-Shift Pattern | Full-time, Permanent

Our client is a high-volume manufacturing business supplying precision-engineered components into a fast-paced production environment. Operating from a well-equipped and modern facility, they are now looking to strengthen their Tool Room team with an experienced Toolmaker / Maintenance Technician
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Working within a busy toolroom environment, you will support plastic injection mould tooling to ensure production runs efficiently and downtime is minimised. This is a hands‑on role where you will work both independently and as part of a close-knit team, often to tight deadlines.

You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, repairing and improving injection mould tools, ensuring they operate to optimal performance standards.

• Service and maintain injection mould tools in line with TPM schedules
• Diagnose and repair mould tool breakdowns
• Support production teams with on‑press tool repairs and maintenance
• Carry out minor modifications and continuous improvements to tooling
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with health & safety standards
• Maintain accurate records and documentation

• Time served apprentice Toolmaker with ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) OR Minimum 5 years’ hands‑on experience in plastic injection mould tooling
• Strong bench hand skills
• Competent in milling, turning and grinding
• Experience fault finding on mechanical, hydraulic and water systems
• Able to work independently and manage time effectively
• Comfortable using computer systems for record keeping

• Knowledge of hot runner systems
• Tool polishing experience
• Laser / MIG / TIG welding
• Overhead gantry crane certification
• Safe tool handling experience

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Toolmaker looking to join a stable, well‑established manufacturing environment offering long‑term security and the chance to work within a skilled and supportive team.

Apply now or contact Hewett Recruitment for further details.