Toolroom Support Operative
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 + 13.5% Shift Allowance (Up to £36,320)
Location: Telford
Working Hours: Double Days (Rotating Shift Pattern)
Looking to turn your engineering knowledge into real-world skills? This is your opportunity.
We are looking for a Toolroom Support Operative to join a busy, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an engineering background or qualification who is keen to develop practical skills in tooling, machining, and maintenance. Working alongside experienced Toolmakers, you will play a key role in ensuring production tooling is maintained, prepared, and ready for use.
This role offers a clear progression pathway into a fully skilled Toolroom/Die Maintenance Technician.
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary with shift allowance enhancing earnings
- Structured development and training
- Opportunity to progress into a skilled technical role
- Opportunity to work within a globally recognised automotive manufacturer
- Structured development and progression opportunities
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and automation
- Supportive, forward-thinking working environment
The Role
- Support the maintenance, repair, and preparation of production tooling
- Assist Toolmakers with planned and reactive maintenance activities
- Carry out tool cleaning and preventative maintenance tasks
- Assist with machining operations (lathe, milling, grinding)
- Support tool assembly, alignment checks, and testing
- Perform basic inspection using gauges and measuring equipment
- Help identify tooling issues and support problem resolution
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping (5S) and safety compliance
- Work closely with production and quality teams
What we are looking for
Essential
- Engineering apprenticeship or qualification (NVQ, BTEC or similar)
- Strong interest in engineering, manufacturing, or toolmaking
- Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely
- Strong attention to detail and organisation
Desirable
- Experience in a toolroom, workshop, or manufacturing environment
- Basic machining knowledge (lathe, milling, grinding)
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- Experience using hand tools or workshop equipment
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