Toolmaker
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £22.50 to £25.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Forest Town, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0FQ |
| Company: | GI Group Main Account |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NS260128248652_1769617495 |
Summary
Toolmaker
Mansfield
Permanent Position
Up to £25.00ph
Night Shift
We are seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join our well-established client in Mansfield. In this key role, you will be responsible for the manufacture, repair and maintenance of production tooling.
Key Responsibilities:
* Produce, repair, and refurbish tools, dies, jigs, 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 manual and CNC machining equipment, including milling, turning, drilling, and grinding machines.
* 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 manual machinery and ideally some CNC 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.
Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.
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