Toolmaker

MDE Consultants Ltd

Posted a day ago, valid for a month

Droitwich, Worcestershire WR9 0QH, England

£40,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Toolmaker / Maintenance Technician position is located in Worcester and offers a salary of £43,800, including a shift allowance.
The role involves working rotating double days and occasional night shifts in a busy toolroom supporting high-volume automotive production.
Candidates should have a time-served Toolmaker apprenticeship and either an ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or over 5 years of hands-on injection mould tooling experience, preferably in the automotive sector.
Key responsibilities include servicing and maintaining injection mould tools, troubleshooting issues, and working to tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
Ideal candidates will possess strong bench hand skills, a problem-solving mindset, and good communication skills, with additional training provided for bonus skills.

Toolmaker / Maintenance Technician
Location: Worcester
Salary: £43,800 (includes shift allowance)
? Shifts: Rotating Double Days (06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00) & occasional night shifts (22:00–06:00)

MDE is on the hunt for a skilled Toolmaker who thrives under pressure, enjoys problem-solving, and can work both independently and as part of a team. Our client operates under a busy, well-equipped toolroom, supporting plastic injection mould tooling in high-volume automotive production.

Your Role:

? Service & maintain injection mould tools (TPM schedules)
? Repair & modify tools as needed to support production
? Troubleshoot & solve issues at the moulding press
? Work to tight deadlines with minimal supervision

What You Need:

Time-served Toolmaker apprenticeship + ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or 5+ years of hands-on injection mould tooling experience (automotive preferred)
Strong bench hand skills & ability to operate milling, turning, and grinding machines
Problem-solving mindset & good communication skills
Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and water systems on injection mould tools

Bonus Skills (Training Provided):

? Hot runner system knowledge
? Mould tool polishing & welding (Laser/MIG/TIG)
? Overhead gantry crane certification

If you're ready to take on a challenging, rewarding role with room to grow, please apply via the link or give Chloe Moss a call at MDE Group UK.

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