Tool Room Operative
| Posting date: | 23 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £32,500 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Location: | B69 4HE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Jonathan Lee Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 70022-1114 |
Summary
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This is your chance to join a globally recognised leader in the steel and technology industry as a Tool Room Operative. This company is renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence, offering you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. With a legacy spanning nearly a century, this organisation is dedicated to fostering growth, encouraging skill development, and delivering cutting-edge solutions to its clients.
Hours: Days Monday to Friday 36 hours per week
Highlight: Health scheme, twice a year bonus, over £17/hr, great work environment
What You Will Do:
• Operate Toolroom equipment to a high standard, ensuring precision and quality in every task.
• Use a Forklift Truck and Overhead Crane to assist with daily duties and deliver tooling to production (training provided).
• Manufacture new parts and conduct repairs to support the manufacturing divisions, ensuring timely delivery to meet try-out dates.
• Address breakdowns promptly to minimise production downtime, contributing to the seamless operation of the facility.
• Collaborate with contractors and suppliers when additional support is required, including agreeing on timescales and costs.
• Maintain compliance with Health and Safety legislation, company procedures, and housekeeping standards, ensuring a safe and organised workspace.
What You Will Bring:
• Hands-on experience in CNC Turning, with Siemens Shopturn control experience being advantageous.
• CNC Milling and Turning to produce new components and fixtures
• Proficiency with manual lathe work and general Toolroom machining methods.
• Repairing piercing and trim tools
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with accuracy and attention to detail.
• A positive and proactive attitude, with a willingness to develop new skills and adapt to innovative machining methods.
This role is essential to the continued growth and development of the company. As a Tool Room Operative, you will play a crucial role in supporting the manufacturing divisions, ensuring a "right first time" approach to all work carried out.
In Return:
• Competitive overall earning potential salary £32, 500 (£17.36/hr) + Bonus of over £1900
• Plenty of overtime in the week if you want it
• Great working hours with early finish daily to avoid traffic
• Health scheme for you and your partner
• Share buying scheme with annual dividend payout
Location:
This role is based in Oldbury, West Midlands, offering a convenient and central location for commuting and access to local amenities.
Interested?:
If you’re ready to embrace this exciting opportunity and bring your skills to a company that values innovation and excellence, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become a Tool Room Operative and take the next step in your career journey!
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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