Fitter/Toolmaker

Why You Should Apply

Want a well-paid Fitter/Toolmaker role that still leaves your Saturdays free? This permanent Fitter/Toolmaker position with a large manufacturer pays £45,380, including shift allowance.

Your Saturdays stay your own: The shift pattern keeps every Saturday free. Spend it with the family, at the match, or catching up on rest after the week.

A rota you can plan around: Shifts are a manageable 8 hours on a set, predictable rotation. You'll always know where you are, so booking holidays, appointments and nights out is simple.

A toolroom that works for you: The business runs on lean and continuous improvement, so the workshop is well organised and easy to work in. You'll spend less time hunting for parts and more time on proper skilled work.

Your salary, benefits & hours of work

£45,380 per year, including shift allowance
Permanent position
Healthcare benefits and company pension
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Overtime at enhanced rates when available
8-hour shifts, mainly Monday to Friday, with Saturdays free
Rotating days (6am to 2pm), afternoons (2pm to 10pm) and nights (10pm to 6am)
Night shifts start on Sunday eveningWhat you'll do as the Fitter/Toolmaker

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you'll keep tooling in top condition so production runs smoothly and on time.

Service and set up tools to specification, ready for production with the right equipment and fittings
Repair tooling using in-house resources and external subcontractors
Control the spares and materials needed to keep tooling in good order
Trial new tools and help develop processes with the technical team
Keep quality compliance records and documentation accurate
Work with the production, technical, quality and maintenance teamsWhat you'll need to apply for the Fitter/Toolmaker

Hands-on experience as a Toolmaker, or in mechanical maintenance looking after production tooling
An engineering qualification such as an NVQ, BTEC or HNC
Confident use of toolroom equipment, including lathes, millers and grindersInterested?

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