This specialist engineering role sits within a modern manufacturing environment producing precision tooling and moulded components. The position involves hands-on work across design validation, prototyping, maintenance and repair, ensuring tooling remains optimised for production. The company operates advanced facilities and upholds high technical standards across all engineering processes.

OL10 area - Littlebrough

This role would suit an experienced Toolmaker or Tooling Engineer who enjoys problem-solving, working with complex tooling, and maintaining high standards of craftsmanship. It is ideal for someone comfortable balancing reactive repairs with planned maintenance, who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and values continuous learning and technical challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out tooling repairs, servicing, diagnostics and preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Produce, modify and test tooling, prototypes and ancillary components to support production schedules.
• Investigate breakdowns, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including tool histories, maintenance records and quality data.
• Support new tooling projects, trials and buyoffs through to production readiness.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular weekday working pattern.
• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing equipment and modern facilities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Supportive engineering team with long-term career progression opportunities.

Salary
Up to £38,000 per annum.

Contact Details

To apply or request further information, please contact myself - Sue Boardman - 0161 214 0849