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Tool Room Team Leader – Nottinghamshire
Our client is looking for a Tool Room Team Leader at a manufacturing site in Nottinghamshire. You will be part of a dynamic team producing high‑quality, cost‑effective cam switches and disconnectors for the global market while minimising environmental impact. The role is commutable from Nottingham and Sheffield.
Responsibilities
- Coaching and mentoring the toolroom team to provide efficient services, with a primary focus on general tool maintenance, new tooling processes for product development, and coordination of end‑of‑life tool replacements.
- Developing the knowledge and cross‑functional skills of the team, covering areas such as mould tools, press tools, machining, EDM, and bench fitting.
- Collaborating with supervisors to plan and prioritise daily work schedules, ensuring smooth operations.
- Implementing a Tooling TPM program to minimise waiting toolroom time for mould and press shops.
Qualifications and Skills
- A Higher National Diploma (HND) in Toolmaking/Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
- Experience in a manufacturing supervisory role.
- Specialised knowledge of mould and press tools and processes.
- Design expertise in mould, press tools, jigs, and fixtures.
- Comprehensive knowledge of CAD, 3D CAD, spark eroding, wire eroding, CNC milling, and all toolroom operations.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes.
Company: Octagon Group
Location: Worksop
Job Description:
Tool Room Team Leader – Nottinghamshire
Our client is looking for a Tool Room Team Leader at a manufacturing site in Nottinghamshire. You will be part of a dynamic team producing high‑quality, cost‑effective cam switches and disconnectors for the global market while minimising environmental impact. The role is commutable from Nottingham and Sheffield.
Responsibilities
- Coaching and mentoring the toolroom team to provide efficient services, with a primary focus on general tool maintenance, new tooling processes for product development, and coordination of end‑of‑life tool replacements.
- Developing the knowledge and cross‑functional skills of the team, covering areas such as mould tools, press tools, machining, EDM, and bench fitting.
- Collaborating with supervisors to plan and prioritise daily work schedules, ensuring smooth operations.
- Implementing a Tooling TPM program to minimise waiting toolroom time for mould and press shops.
Qualifications and Skills
- A Higher National Diploma (HND) in Toolmaking/Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
- Experience in a manufacturing supervisory role.
- Specialised knowledge of mould and press tools and processes.
- Design expertise in mould, press tools, jigs, and fixtures.
- Comprehensive knowledge of CAD, 3D CAD, spark eroding, wire eroding, CNC milling, and all toolroom operations.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes.
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Posted: May 13th, 2026