Toolmaker

Northampton Business Directory; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering company in Wellingborough is seeking a skilled Toolmaker for a permanent full-time role. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in assembly, knowledge of plastic injection moulding processes, and strong skills in conventional machining. Responsibilities include assembling tools and ensuring their accuracy and reliability. Offering competitive pay between £16.50 and £18.50 per hour depending on experience, this is an opportunity to join a well-established team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker.
• Strong knowledge of plastic injection moulding processes.
• Skilled in conventional machining and toolroom practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Assembly of plastic injection moulding tools.
• Use of conventional machines including milling and lathe.
• Polishing tools to high standards.
• Work from engineering drawings to maintain precision tooling.
• Ensure tools are accurate and reliable.

Skills

Experience as a Toolmaker

Knowledge of plastic injection moulding processes

Conventional machining skills

Ability to read technical drawings

Attention to detail

Job description

Toolmaker

Location: Wellingborough

Hours: Day Shift, 39 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £16.50 – £18.50 per hour (depending on experience)

About the Role

Action Recruitment is recruiting for a skilled Toolmaker to join a respected engineering company in Wellingborough. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for an experienced professional with knowledge of plastic injection moulding.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly of plastic injection moulding tools
• Use of conventional machines including milling, lathe, surface grinding, and hand tools
• Bed out tooling and polishing to high standards
• Work from engineering drawings to produce and maintain precision tooling
• Support production by ensuring tools are accurate, reliable, and ready for use

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker
• Strong knowledge of plastic injection moulding processes
• Skilled in conventional machining and toolroom practices
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, full-time role (39 hours per week, day shift)
• Competitive hourly rate £16.50 – £18.50 depending on experience
• Opportunity to work with a well-established engineering company in Wellingborough

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Toolmaker / Bench-Hand with knowledge of plastic injection moulding, apply today and one of our team will be in contact.

Actio are a recruitment agency and an equal opportunities employer.