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Lord Search & Selection
Tooling Technician
Shropshire
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 17 days ago
- Salary
- 25000.00 - 30000.00 GBP Annual + overtime (as available)
- Recruiter
- Lord Search & Selection
- Closes
- 27 Apr 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Location: Telford
Salary: c. 28,700 + overtime (as available)
Shifts: Rotating days 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00
Permanent 37 hours per week
Do you have an Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3? Are looking to build a career in toolmaking and advanced manufacturing?
A global automotive engineering business is expanding its Telford facility and is offering an excellent opportunity for a Tooling Technician to join the team and learn a highly skilled toolmaking trade.
Working alongside experienced Toolmakers and Engineers, you'll gain hands-on experience in a modern toolroom environment supporting automation projects, casting die tooling and press tooling improvements.
The role:
Supporting the build of jigs, fixtures and assembly toolingAssisting with casting die disassembly, cleaning, preparation and reassemblyHelping with tool fitting, polishing and bench workPreparing and organising materials and tooling for projectsOperating manual workshop machines (lathes, mills, grinders and saws) under supervisionReading engineering drawings and CAD data Supporting die spotting activities including blue spot readingAssisting with mechanical installation tasks on automation and robotic assembly equipment The person:
Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 qualifiedSome hands-on workshop or manufacturing experienceInterest in developing a career in toolmaking or manufacturing engineeringBasic understanding of mechanical tools or workshop equipmentA positive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced engineersDesirable:
Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environmentBasic machining or mechanical fitting experienceFLT or overhead crane experience (training available)Why apply?
Learn a specialist toolmaking trade
Work alongside experienced toolmakers and engineers
Gain experience in automation, casting tooling and advanced manufacturing
To apply in confidence, please submit your CV quoting job reference 10328.
Ad ID: 5418099979
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