Senior Toolmaker

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Salary: GBP
42000 - GBP
45000 per annum

Location: Worcester
Department: Toolroom
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Our client is a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, precision, and continuous improvement. With significant investment in tooling, technology, and people, they operate a modern toolroom supporting high-volume, high-precision production.

Due to continued demand, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Toolmaker to join their Worcester-based Toolroom.

As Senior Toolmaker, you will play a pivotal role in the design, manufacture, maintenance, and improvement of tooling that underpins production performance. This is a hands‑on, senior technical role with responsibility for complex tooling work, problem‑solving, and supporting both the Toolroom Supervisor and wider manufacturing teams.

You will work across a broad range of tooling activities, including injection mould tooling, EDM, CNC machining, and prototype manufacture, while helping to drive standards, reliability, and continuous improvement within the department.

• Design and manufacture jigs, fixtures, electrodes, prototype tooling, and production tools using Toolroom machinery
• Program and operate CNC, EDM, and conventional machine tools to tight tolerances
• Carry out full lifecycle injection mould tooling maintenance, repair, and modification
• Lead complex tooling breakdowns and fault resolution, minimising production downtime
• Implement design changes and tooling improvements to support quality, efficiency, and production requirements
• Assemble, fit, and align mould tools and components accurately for production use
• Inspect tooling using precision measuring equipment to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications
• Maintain accurate records of tooling maintenance, repairs, and modifications
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Liaise with Engineering, Production, and external suppliers to support project delivery
• Provide technical guidance and support to Toolroom colleagues and wider departments
• Support the Toolroom Supervisor when required, including providing cover during absences
• Ensure the Toolroom is maintained to high standards of safety, housekeeping, and compliance

You will be a highly skilled and experienced Toolmaker with strong technical capability and the confidence to take ownership of complex tooling challenges.

• Time-served Toolmaker with extensive benching and fitting experience
• Strong background in injection mould tooling repair, modification, and maintenance
• Experience operating CNC, EDM, milling, turning, and grinding machinery
• Ability to read and interpret component and tooling drawings
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices
• Ability to work independently while supporting team objectives
• CAD/CAM experience
• Experience working in a high-volume or precision manufacturing environment

• Senior-level technical role within a well‑equipped, professional Toolroom
• Opportunity to work on complex, high‑precision tooling
• Stable, long‑term position within an established manufacturer
• Strong focus on quality, continuous improvement, and technical excellence