Job Description
Plymouth (Roborough Area) 19.22- 21.97 per hour DOE + Bonus + Overtime Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:00 Temp to Perm
Introduction
Engineering excellence starts here.
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Toolmaker to join a well-established manufacturing team in the Roborough area of Plymouth. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity offering competitive pay, bonus potential, and overtime.
You will play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and improving production tooling, jigs, and fixtures - ensuring maximum performance, quality, and reliability across the shop floor.
Key Duties
Carry out reactive and planned tooling maintenance (press tooling, jigs, fixtures, and machine parts).
Design and build new jigs and fixtures.
Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and maximise uptime.
Support new product introductions.
Work closely with Production and Maintenance teams.
Record maintenance activity via CMMS and manage spare parts.
Requirements
Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or Toolmaking.
Strong machining experience (CNC lathe, CNC mill, surface grinding).
Toolmaking experience within a machine shop environment.
Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong communication skills.
Desirable: CAD/3D modelling, tooling design, wire/spark erosion, TIG welding.
What We Offer
19.22- 21.97 per hour depending on experience.
Bonus scheme and overtime opportunities.
Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:00 working hours.
Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term prospects.
Supportive and professional engineering environment.
Interested?
If you are a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in precision engineering, apply now with your up-to-date CV to discuss this opportunity further.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
