Toolroom Support Operative

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, maintenance, and repair of production tooling.
• Support Toolmakers during planned and unplanned maintenance activities.
• Clean tooling and support preventative maintenance processes.
• Clean and repair tooling ancillary items.
• Learn to identify tooling issues and support corrective actions.
• Support machining of components using lathes, mills, grinders, and other equipment.
• Assist with tool assembly, alignment checks, and testing.
• Support basic inspection using micrometers, gauges, and height indicators.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area following 5S principles.
• Work safely, following company Health & Safety, PPE, and operational procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Toolroom, Production, and Quality teams.
• The Toolroom Support Operative will have previous experience working in a toolroom or similar engineering environment.
• Learn and develop skills in tooling maintenance, machining, tool assembly, and fault-finding. Working closely with experienced Toolmakers, this role supports the Toolroom in ensuring tools are maintained, repaired, and prepared to meet production requirements.
• This is a hands-on role with an opportunity to develop into a fully skilled Toolroom Die Maintenance Technician.

• Engineering apprenticeship or engineering college qualification (NVQ, BTEC, etc.).
• Interest in engineering, manufacturing, or toolmaking.
• Willingness to develop technical skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organised approach.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Desirable:
  Experience with hand tools or workshop tools.
• Basic knowledge of machining (lathe, milling, grinding).
• Understanding of engineering drawings.
• Experience in a manufacturing or workshop environment.

• Positive "can-do" attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Good time management and ability to prioritise.
• Reliable, proactive, and safety-conscious.
• Good problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.