At a Glance
- Tasks: Manufacture and maintain tooling in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Company: Established manufacturing business in Oldbury with a hands-on culture.
- Benefits: £33,000 salary, 33 days holiday, pension, health cash plan, and gym discounts.
- Other info: Hands-on role with opportunities for training and career growth.
- Why this job: Join a skilled team and make a real impact in manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Experience with pre-pierce tooling and CNC machining is essential.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 33000 £ per year.
Toolroom Operative / Toolmaker
Oldbury, West Midlands
£33,000 per annum
Monday–Friday | Days | 37 hours per week | On-Site
MET Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Toolroom Operative / Toolmaker to join a well-established manufacturing business in Oldbury.
This is a hands-on position within a busy engineering and manufacturing environment, supporting production through the manufacture, repair and maintenance of tooling and components.
Please note: previous hands-on experience working with pre-pierce and cut tooling is essential for this vacancy.
The role
- Manufacture, maintain, repair and fault-find press and shear tooling
- Work specifically with pre-pierce and cut tooling
- Operate CNC and conventional/manual Toolroom machinery
- Undertake surface grinding, milling and turning
- Work with fixturing and wire EDM
- Read and interpret engineering drawings
- Work accurately to specified tolerances
- Support tooling breakdowns to minimise production downtime
- Manufacture new components and tooling to meet production requirements
- Contribute to continuous improvement across the Toolroom and wider manufacturing operation
What we're looking for
- Previous experience with pre-pierce and cut tooling – essential
- Experience in press/shear tool manufacture, maintenance and fault finding
- CNC and manual machining experience
- Surface grinding, milling and turning experience
- Ability to read engineering drawings and work accurately to tolerances
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- A practical, hands-on approach
- Ability to work effectively within a busy production environment
Forklift and overhead crane experience would be useful but isn't essential, as training can be provided.
Hours & package
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30am–4:00pm; Friday 7:30am–12:30pm — 37 hours per week.
Benefits include 33 days' holiday including statutory days, pension, life assurance, health cash plan, discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme and employee assistance programme.
Toolmaker in Oldbury employer: MET Recruitment UK LTD
Join a well-established manufacturing business in Telford as a Manufacturing Operative, where you will benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and stability. With full training provided and opportunities for overtime, this role offers a pathway to permanent employment in a dynamic environment that values quality and teamwork. Experience a rewarding career with a company committed to maintaining high standards and fostering a positive atmosphere for all employees.
