Tool Maker in Kidlington

ToolmakerSalary: Up to £50,000 (DOE) Location: On-site | Monday-Friday Hours: Flexible working available

We are currently recruiting an experienced Toolmaker to join our established Toolroom within a plastic injection moulding environment. This vacancy has arisen due to a leaver, and we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and work closely with our production team to ensure tooling is maintained to the highest standard.

The RoleReporting directly to the Toolroom Manager, you will be responsible for the manufacture, maintenance, and continuous improvement of injection moulding tools used in production.

Key responsibilities include:

Partnering with the production team to maintain and support tooling

Manufacturing new injection moulding tools from technical drawings and 3D CAD data

Repairing, modifying, and maintaining existing tooling

Carrying out and documenting regular tool maintenance

Working within a continuous improvement / 5S environment (right-first-time approach)

Ensuring correct marking and labelling of all tools

Working with fully hardened steel production tools

Supporting hot runner systems, valve gates, and manifolds

About YouYou will be an experienced, apprentice-trained Toolmaker. Press tool makers will also be considered due to transferable skills.

Essential skills and experience:

Apprentice-trained Toolmaker (or equivalent experience)

CNC machining experience

CAD/CAM experience

Background in plastic injection moulding

Experience with fully hardened steel tools

Knowledge of hot runner systems, valve gates, and manifolds

Package & Benefits

Salary up to £50,000 (dependent on experience)

Pension: NEST (3% employer / 5% employee)

Holidays: 22 days + Bank Holidays (increases with loyalty)

Working hours:

Monday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Tuesday‐Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Friday: 8:00am – 3:00pm

Flexible working options available (early starts / late finishes)

Why Join Us?

Stable, well‐established manufacturing environment

Modern tooling and processes

Supportive team structure with clear reporting lines

Long‐term progression and security

If you\’re a skilled Toolmaker looking for a stable role with flexibility and a competitive salary, we\’d love to hear from you.

Contact Kathryn.van- for a confidential conversation

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