Senior Toolmaker

Description

Job Title: Senior Toolmaker

Location: Leicester

Pay Range: Up to GBP45,000

Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a well-established manufacturer specialising in precision toolmaking for injection moulding, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Toolmaker to join their team. This is a key position within the business, requiring a hands-on individual with strong technical expertise and the ability to support and mentor junior team members. The ideal candidate will have a background in injection moulding and toolroom environments, with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Senior Toolmaker

• Manufacture, assemble, modify, and maintain high-precision mould tools

• Diagnose and resolve tooling issues to minimise downtime and improve efficiency

• Work with CAD/CAM systems, EDM, CNC machining, and other toolroom equipment

• Ensure all tooling meets strict quality standards and technical specifications

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across tooling and production processes

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members where required

• Interpret and work from complex engineering drawings

Qualifications & Requirements Senior Toolmaker

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker, ideally within an injection moulding environment

• Strong background working with steel and aluminium tooling

• Advanced experience with CNC machining, EDM, and toolroom practices

• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Leadership or mentoring experience is advantageous

• Proactive, hands-on approach with a commitment to continuous improvement

What we can offer Senior Toolmaker

• Permanent position with a well-established manufacturing company

• Competitive salary up to GBP45,000 (DOE)

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Opportunity to take on a senior and influential role within the business

For more information on this role, please contact Harvey Clough on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

Candidates who are currently Toolmakers, CNC Machinists, CNC Setters, EDM Operators, or Precision Engineers are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

Ad ID: 5418099654