Toolmaker

Job Title: Toolmaker

Hourly rate: up to £18 per hour (DOE)

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Monday – Thursday 7.30am – 16.00pm

                            Fridays 7.30am – 14.30pm

Holiday entitlement: 33 days

Due to continued growth Next Generation are currently recruiting for a Toolmaker to work with a well-established manufacturing company based in Birmingham. As the Toolmaker you will be responsible for the manufacture, modification, and repair of a wide variety of tooling and precision components. This is a hands-on role requiring a high level of skill, attention to detail, and the ability to work from drawings with minimal supervision.

Duties of the Toolmaker:

• CNC milling using XYZ machines
• Toolmaking for jigs, fixtures, and production tooling
• One-off and small batch precision components
• Tool repair, maintenance, and modification

The successful candidate for the Toolmakers position will have the following experience:

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker or CNC Miller in a toolroom environment
• Strong CNC milling experience (XYZ controls preferred)
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
• Experience with one-off and bespoke work (not just production machining)
• Self-motivated with a problem-solving mindset

Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are sometimes not able to respond directly to each candidate. If you haven’t been contacted within 14 days of your application, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Next Generation and the relevant client related to this vacancy.

Next Generation work in partnership with businesses across the UK who operate within Manufacturing, Logistics & Commercial sectors. We provide permanent and contract opportunities engaging with talented candidates looking to make their next career move.