At a Glance
- Tasks: Design, build, and maintain moulds for foam products in a hands-on role.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in Kempston with growth opportunities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and potential career progression.
- Other info: Future leadership opportunities available as the company grows.
- Why this job: Make an impact in foam production and advance your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in toolmaking and ability to read technical drawings.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 38000 £ per year.
Location: Kempston, Bedford (MK42)
Salary: circa £35,000-£38,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: Monday-Thursday 07:00-16:00 | Friday 07:00-13:00 (40 hours/week)
The role involves designing, building, maintaining and repairing moulds and tooling used to produce moulded foam products (e.g., seating, packaging/inserts, insulation, automotive components and protective pieces). This is a hands-on toolroom role with a genuine long-term opportunity: the successful candidate may progress to Machine Shop Manager in the next couple of years due to planned retirement/succession.
Key responsibilities:
- Build, modify, maintain and repair moulds and tooling used for foam production
- Work from engineering drawings/specs and produce tooling to required tolerances
- Fault-find tooling-related production issues and implement effective fixes
- Carry out tooling modifications to improve quality, repeatability and efficiency
- Support production trials / new tooling introduction with Production & Engineering
- Use machining processes as required (manual and/or CNC), including mills and lathes
- Maintain safe working practices and good workshop standards
Essential experience:
- Proven Toolmaker / Toolroom / Precision Engineering background
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Strong practical problem-solving and fault-finding skills
Desirable:
- CNC machining experience
- Milling and turning (lathe) experience
- Leadership potential (future supervisory/management pathway)
HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.
Toolmaker in Bedford employer: HR GO Recruitment - Bishop's Stortford
As a Technical Line Operator at our company, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation in a fast-paced environment. We offer competitive benefits, a supportive work culture that encourages continuous learning, and ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. Located in a thriving area, our facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, ensuring you have the tools needed to excel in your role while contributing to meaningful outcomes in the food industry.
Contact Details:
HR GO Recruitment - Bishop's Stortford Recruitment Team
