Toolmaker

2026-04-21

Full Time

Permanent


Toolmaker

Burton-On-Trent

Permanent Position

£35 - £40k DOE

Day Shift

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce, repair, and refurbish tools and fixtures in line with engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Carry out both preventative maintenance on tooling and equipment
  • Running diagnostics and fault find issues
  • Modify existing tooling to improve performance
  • Operate a range of machinery, including mills, lathes and grinders
  • Use precision measuring instruments (micrometers, gauges, CMM tools) to verify dimensional accuracy.
  • Work to tight tolerances

Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience as a Toolmaker or similar within the manufacturing industry
  • Strong understanding of machining principles and toolroom practices.
  • Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  • Confident reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
  • Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Plenty of overtime available paid at a premium
  • Stable permanent 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, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corperate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Freindly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.



Professional

Engineering

2329 - Nottingham

Burton-On-Trent - Staffordshire


£35000 - £40000 per annum

GBP

per annum



Toolmaker
Permanent / Burton-On-Trent
Location:
Burton-On-Trent
Sector:
Professional
Job Type:
Engineering
Number of vacancies:
1
Reference code:
2329
Gi Group Team:
Nottingham
Salary:
£35000 - £40000 per annum
Date Vacancy Posted:
2026-04-21

Toolmaker

Burton-On-Trent

Permanent Position

£35 - £40k DOE

Day Shift

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce, repair, and refurbish tools and fixtures in line with engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Carry out both preventative maintenance on tooling and equipment
  • Running diagnostics and fault find issues
  • Modify existing tooling to improve performance
  • Operate a range of machinery, including mills, lathes and grinders
  • Use precision measuring instruments (micrometers, gauges, CMM tools) to verify dimensional accuracy.
  • Work to tight tolerances

Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience as a Toolmaker or similar within the manufacturing industry
  • Strong understanding of machining principles and toolroom practices.
  • Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  • Confident reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
  • Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Plenty of overtime available paid at a premium
  • Stable permanent 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, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corperate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Freindly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.


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