Tooling Technician in Barton under Needwood

Barton Under Needwood | UK | Full Time

Weekly Shift Pattern - Monday to Friday 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm

Essence in motion to build the future of mobility. For 75 years, Antolin has been a trusted partner to the world's leading automotive manufacturers. As a global leader in interior design and advanced manufacturing, we develop innovative solutions across instrument panels, door panels, cockpits, headliners, lighting and smart interior systems. Our products enhance almost 700 vehicle models currently on the road.

With more than 136 plants and offices across North and South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and with a team of 20,000 colleagues we combine global scale with local expertise to deliver outstanding value, quality, and innovation for our customers.

Your Mission

To maintain all onsite injection moulding, vacuum forming, and punch tools in accordance with the preventative maintenance system, and to make independent decisions when resolving tooling issues to support daily manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards within the Tooling Department, ensuring all equipment, tooling, workshop areas, and machinery audits/checks meet required levels.
• Respond to tooling breakdowns promptly and carry out effective repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Complete all TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) tasks to a high standard and within the scheduled timeframes.
• Ensure all tooling, plant, and associated equipment are kept clean, tidy, and in a safe, serviceable condition.
• Complete all required company documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow the spares tracking process and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the department.
• Provide support to other engineering disciplines when required.
• Perform fault finding on injection mould tools.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a Tooling Technician, Toolmaker, or within a toolroom environment in manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong diagnostic and problem solving ability, particularly in identifying and resolving tooling faults safely and efficiently.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, tooling schematics, maintenance manuals, and precision tolerances.
• Skilled in preventative maintenance practices, with a proactive approach to tooling reliability and continuous improvement.
• Strong commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety, and quality within the toolroom and production environment.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate closely with production, engineering, and maintenance teams.
• Flexibility to support shift patterns, planned maintenance, and breakdown response when required.
• Relevant technical qualifications in Toolmaking, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline (apprenticeship or equivalent advantageous).

Why Join Us?

At Antolin, we are more than a company — we are a community with a proud heritage. As a family owned business, we have grown over 75 years while staying true to our values: Family Spirit, Responsibility and Sustainability, Evolution and Innovation, Talent and Commitment.

Here, you won't just support projects — you will help shape the future of mobility. Your role will influence how millions of people experience their vehicles, supporting world class OEMs and driving the development of smarter, more sustainable interiors.

What makes Antolin different

• Invests in people for the long term, offering stability and genuine career progression.
• Values relationships with colleagues, customers, and the communities we serve.
• Encourages every voice to be heard, and every contribution to make a difference.
• Combines the agility of a family company with the scale of a global leader.

Ready to make an impact? DREAM. DARE. DO.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support your application.