Toolmaker
Date Posted: 2026-09-03T13:36:29
Location: Belthorn, Lancashire, GB, BB1 2
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 2026-10-01T20:34:49.147
Salary Range: £43,243.49 - £47,675.95 per annum
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday Days | 40 Hours per Week
Overtime: Available (Including Weekends When Required)
Join a global manufacturing business that is at the forefront of producing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions used by millions of consumers every day. Operating from a modern, highly automated, and exceptionally clean food packaging facility, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative team environment where technical expertise is truly valued.
Responsibilities
- Carry out maintenance, repair, and modification of injection moulding tools.
- Diagnose and resolve tooling issues both within the toolroom and on the production floor.
- Work on hot runner systems and support production performance.
- Operate manual centre lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and universal grinding equipment.
- Conduct precision machining to maintain tooling to the highest quality standards.
- Support continuous improvement activities to enhance tool performance and reliability.
- Manage workload effectively and proactively undertake planned tooling activities during quieter production periods.
- Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
Qualifications / Experience
- Proven experience as an Injection Moulding Toolmaker within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of injection mould tooling, repair, and maintenance techniques.
- Fully competent in manual machining disciplines including turning, milling, surface grinding, and universal grinding.
- Experience working with hot runner systems.
- Ability to fault-find and diagnose tooling issues on the shop floor.
- Recognised Toolmaking Apprenticeship and relevant engineering qualifications are highly desirable.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of up to £47,675.95.
- Monday to Friday day shift working pattern.
- Structured three-month training and onboarding programme.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- Company pension scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Modern, clean, food-grade manufacturing environment.
- Opportunity to join a stable and growing global manufacturer.
- Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and quality.
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Toolmaker employer: Omega Plc
As a Finance Transformation Lead at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive benefits, including professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages growth and learning. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects that drive real change in finance processes.
