Job Description
Tool Room Technician / Toolmaker
Salary: 30,000 + annual bonus
Location: Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm)
About the role
We're working with a well-established, forward-thinking manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. They are looking for a skilled Tool Room Technician / Toolmaker to join their team and play a key part in maintaining and improving production tooling.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering work, problem-solving, and being part of a collaborative, technically driven environment.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain, repair, and service a wide range of production tools and equipment
- Support the design and manufacture of new tools, jigs, and fixtures
- Diagnose faults and carry out preventative maintenance to minimise downtime
- Ensure all tooling complies with health & safety standards
- Work closely with production teams to resolve tooling issues and improve performance
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Maintain accurate records of repairs, servicing, and calibration
- Manage tooling inventory and spare parts
- Contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives
What we're looking for
- Proven experience in a tool room / toolmaking / precision engineering environment
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Toolmaking, or similar
- Strong practical skills in tool maintenance, repair, and fault-finding
- Experience working with CNC machines, lathes, mills, and workshop equipment
- Ability to read and work from technical drawings
- Good understanding of workshop health & safety practices
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable:
- City & Guilds, BTEC, or similar engineering qualifications
What's on offer
- Annual bonus scheme
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Health Cash Plan
- Additional holiday for long service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Staff discount scheme
- Free onsite parking
- EV salary sacrifice scheme
Why apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing business where your technical skills will be valued, and you'll have the chance to contribute to ongoing improvements and innovation.
Apply now
If you're a skilled Toolmaker or Tool Room Technician looking for your next opportunity in the Birmingham area, we'd love to hear from you.
