Senior Toolmaker - Up To £45,000 A Year
Omega Resource Group · Leicester, England ·
Job Description Job Title: Senior Toolmaker Location: Leicester Pay Range: Up to £45,000 Contract Type: Permanent Our client, a well-established manufacturer specialising in precision toolmaking for injection moulding, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Toolmaker to join their team.
This is a key position within the business, requiring a hands-on individual with strong technical expertise and the ability to support and mentor junior team members. The ideal candidate will have a background in injection moulding and toolroom environments, with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities – Senior Toolmaker - Manufacture, assemble, modify, and maintain high-precision mould tools - Diagnose and resolve tooling issues to minimise downtime and improve efficiency - Work with CAD/CAM systems, EDM, CNC machining, and other toolroom equipment - Ensure all tooling meets strict quality standards and technical specifications - Support continuous improvement initiatives across tooling and production processes - Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members where required - Interpret and work from complex engineering drawings Qualifications