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.

Based in Rochdale.

Who This Job Would Suit

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

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

Benefits

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  Competitive salary and regular weekday working pattern.
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  Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing equipment and modern facilities.
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  Ongoing training and professional development.
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  Strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
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  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