Toolmaker position

Galaxy Personnel · Mildenhall, East of England

Toolmaker position at Galaxy Personnel, based in Mildenhall, East of England, paying £38,000 - £45,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£38,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location
Mildenhall, East of England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
6 Sep 2026

Reference https://www.galaxypersonnel.co.uk/job/toolmaker-position-2/

About the role

Role – Toolmaker
Location – Mildenhall, Suffolk
Working hours – Monday to Friday – full time hours – 08.00 – 17.00
Capacity of role – Permanent position
Salary – up to £45,000 Per annum

Our client is currently recruiting for Toolmaker to join their busy manufacturing team; this is a hands on and pivotal appointment for the team. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to share their knowledge and experience with junior engineers whilst progressing their personal development within the business.
This hands-on role involves the creation, upkeep, and enhancement of production tooling within a well-equipped and supportive environment.

Main duties will include –
 Manufacture, modify, repair, and maintain production tooling and fixtures
 Work with traditional toolroom and workshop machinery
 Support production by troubleshooting tooling issues and implementing improvements
 Assist with tooling trials, testing, and fault finding
 Carry out preventative maintenance to ensure tooling reliability and longevity
 Maintain accurate documentation relating to tooling and maintenance activities
 Work within ISO quality and regulatory standards
 Attend occasional UK/international travel for project-related work
 Participate in relevant training courses to support ongoing development

Candidate attributes –
 Proven experience working as a Toolmaker or within a toolroom environment
 Experience using toolroom/workshop-based machinery
 A qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Toolmaking, or equivalent hands-on experience
 A proactive, self-motivated attitude and strong teamwork skills
 Confidence with written and verbal communication, including MS Office

Skills Required

Toolmaker, CNC, Manual machining, machinery, workshop, qualification in mechanical engineering, engineering, engineer, manufacturing,

Qualifications Required

mechanical engineering qualification,

Rate of Pay

£38,000.00 – £45,000.00 per year

Job ID – TMGE26

Reference: https://www.galaxypersonnel.co.uk/job/toolmaker-position-2/ · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 6 Sep 2026 · Listed via Galaxy Personnel

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