Tool Maker
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £44,033.6 to £50,694.8 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | NG19 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thorn Baker Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 232227-1121 |
Summary
Thorn Baker have the exciting opportunity to recruit for a Toolmaker for a well known reputable company in Mansfield.
About the Company
Our client is a highly respected engineering business operating within the tool making and mould/die sector. With advanced in-house CNC and EDM capabilities, they manufacture, maintain, and repair high-precision tooling to exacting standards. Their reputation is built on technical expertise, quality craftsmanship, and meticulous attention to detail.
The Role
This is a true tool making position offering varied, hands-on work. As a Toolmaker, you will be responsible for the build, assembly, fitting, and maintenance of complex tooling, ensuring all tools perform reliably and meet strict quality requirements.
About the Role
• £44,033.60 - £50,694.80 starting salary
• Permanent vacancy
• Night shifts - working 4x 11 hour shifts
Key Responsibilities
• Assemble, fit, and prove tooling components to specification
• Working on Injection Moulding & Die Casting Tools
• Carry out tool repairs, modifications, and preventative maintenance
• Perform hand fitting, spotting, bench work, and precision alignment
• Diagnose tooling faults and implement effective corrective actions
• Collaborate closely with CNC and EDM departments
• Inspect and measure critical features to ensure accuracy and compliance
About You
• Time-served Toolmaker or strong background in precision engineering
• Experience with mould tools, die tools, or high-precision tooling
• Excellent fitting, bench, and problem-solving skills
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Quality-focused with a keen eye for detail
Why Join?
• Genuine tool making role with skilled, varied work
• Opportunity to work on high-quality, complex tooling projects
• Night shift however if a day shift is preferred this can be an option
• Stable Monday-Friday working pattern
• Long-term career security within a well-established and respected engineering business
If you are an experienced Toolmaker looking for a technically rewarding role within a respected tool making company, we would love to hear from you.
If this position is not the one for you, we have more great roles on our jobs page, why not take a look here: https://www.thornbakerindustrial.co.uk/job-search
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