Job Overview: Working alongside our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking to appoint a Toolmaker on a day’s role to join their established and successful team. Benefits: Day’s role 25 days holiday bank holidays extra day for every 2 years’ service Healthcare Life Assurance 3x Annual Salary Good Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Scheme Long Service Awards Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Cycle to work scheme Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities Annual Merit Review Remit: As a Toolmaker you will be responsible for ensuring optimum performance and safe operation of all mould tools to assist in the efficient running of the plant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Toolmaker to join a global leading company who place the wellbeing and development of their staff at the forefront of the business. The successful Toolmaker candidate MUST HAVE experience in repairing and maintaining injection mould tools with the ability to read and understand technical drawings. This position would also suit a Bench Hand with good understanding of mould tooling. Role: Carry out breakdown maintenance on all moult tools, jogs, fixtures etc. Carry out preventative maintenance on all mould tools, jigs, fixtures etc. Carry out projects associated with tools, tooling and/or manufacturing equipment as requested by the Tool Room Manager. Provide shift cover in the toolroom when required Attend college/training courses where applicable Ensure that housekeeping of the department is kept to a high standard Ensure the conformance to the company’s quality systems procedure as documented Ensure that mandatory PPE is worn when and where required, and that all duties are carried out in line with the Company’s Health & Safety Policy. Undertake any duties as assigned on either temporary or permanent basis by the Tool Rom Manager or Senior Member of Management. Experience: Time served apprenticeship in tool making, machining or engineering Knowledge of injection mould tooling Knowledge of injection moulding processes Knowledge of health and safety, COSHH regulations etc. Basic electrical knowledge/Computer Aided Design (CAD) use and ability to read technical drawings. Experience in the use of overhead cranes would be an advantage Forklift license an advantage Ability to work effectively as part of a team or on their own Good literacy skills Logical problem-solving abilities Have a commercial awareness and understanding when making decisions Good problem solving and reporting abilities Key Words: “Toolmaker”, “ Tool Maker”, “Mould Toolmaker”, “Tooling Engineer”, “Toolroom Engineer”, “Injection Mould Toolmaker”, “Bench Hand”, “Injection Moulding”, “Plastics”, “Toolmaking”, “Mould Tooling” Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful. For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK Sierra 57 Consult – Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering “Sierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving licence, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email and faxed copies are acceptable”. Sierra 57 Consult has been designed to project manage the mechanics of all aspects concerning the recruitment processes, implementing a simple and succinct method for targeting and introducing bona fide and skilled candidates to reputable clients and potential employers. If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, ie salary, location, job roles