Trainee Tooling Technician

  • Elevation Recruitment Group
  • Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
  • Mar 27, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Trainee Tooling Technician - Join a Leader in Plastic Manufacturing

Elevation Recruitment is partnering with a busy, market-leading plastic manufacturing business in Mansfield to recruit a Trainee Tooling Technician. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in any manufacturing environment or mechanical work who is looking to develop their skills in a specialist tooling role.

Shift Pattern: 3-shift rotation (mornings, afternoons & nights)Salary: £35,500Location: Mansfield

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with maintenance of plastic injection mould tooling - including cleaning, inspecting, rebuilding, and testing mould tools

  • Keep accurate records of tooling maintenance and activities

  • Support high standards of housekeeping within the Toolroom

  • Help monitor and maintain stock levels of tooling spares

  • Learn to operate Toolroom machinery (full training provided)

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience in a manufacturing or mechanical environment

  • Basic understanding of plastic injection moulding or eagerness to learn

  • Flexible and reliable across a rotating shift pattern

  • Positive, proactive "can-do" attitude and willingness to learn both on-site and off-site

  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team

This is your chance to start a career in a leading plastic manufacturing company, with on-the-job training and clear opportunities to grow.

If this role is of interest, click Apply or contact Amy or Nicola for more information.