Toolmaker (1495) Pinxton, England

Salary: GBP16 - GBP17 per hour

Toolmaker

Pinxton

Permanent Position

Up to £17.00ph (DOE)

Continental Shifts

 

We are seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join our well-established client in Pinxton. In this key role, you will be responsible for the manufacture and repair of production tooling.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce, repair, and refurbish tools and fixtures in line with engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Carry out both preventative and reactive maintenance to minimise production downtime.
  • Running diagnostics and fault find issues
  • Modify existing tooling to improve performance
  • Operate a range of machinery, including injection moulding, blow moulding and rotational moulding
  • Use precision measuring instruments (micrometers, gauges, CMM tools) to verify dimensional accuracy.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organised toolroom environment.

 

Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience as a Toolmaker or similar precision engineering role.
  • Strong understanding of machining principles and toolroom practices.
  • Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  • Competence with a wide variety of different machinery
  • Excellent problem‑solving skills with a proactive, self‑sufficient approach—especially when working alone on night shifts.

 

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Plenty of overtime available paid at a premium
  • Stable long‑term role in a well‑equipped toolroom.
  • Supportive team environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

 

How to Apply:

Submit your cv and a member of our team will contact you shortly.