Toolmaker
CV-LibraryClacton-on-Sea, EssexpermanentPosted: 24 September 2026
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Location: Clacton-on-Sea
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum DOE
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
We are recruiting an experienced Toolmaker to join an established engineering and manufacturing business based in Essex.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in injection mould toolmaking who is looking for a long-term position with genuine progression. As the business continues to grow, there is scope for the successful person to develop towards a position combining Toolmaking with additional management responsibilities.
The Role
You will be responsible for a mixture of tool manufacture, repair and modification, working across a well-equipped engineering workshop.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Repairing and modifying injection mould tools
* Manufacturing new mould tools to specification
* Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings
* Operating manual Mills, Lathes and Surface Grinders
* Operating manual Spark Eroders
* Supporting CNC milling operations where required
* Taking ownership of tooling projects from initial requirements through to completion
* Supporting wider projects as the business continues to develop
What We're Looking For
We are looking for an experienced Toolmaker who can demonstrate:
* Strong previous experience within Toolmaking
* Good bench fitting and bench work skills
* Solid experience with injection mould tools
* Experience operating manual Mills, Lathes and Grinders
* Experience with manual Spark Erosion
* Ability to confidently read engineering drawings
* CAD experience
Experience with Wire Erosion would be beneficial, although training can be provided.
Previous CNC milling experience, particularly with Mazak/Mazatrol or Heidenhain, would also be advantageous
Location: Clacton-on-Sea
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum DOE
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
We are recruiting an experienced Toolmaker to join an established engineering and manufacturing business based in Essex.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in injection mould toolmaking who is looking for a long-term position with genuine progression. As the business continues to grow, there is scope for the successful person to develop towards a position combining Toolmaking with additional management responsibilities.
The Role
You will be responsible for a mixture of tool manufacture, repair and modification, working across a well-equipped engineering workshop.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Repairing and modifying injection mould tools
* Manufacturing new mould tools to specification
* Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings
* Operating manual Mills, Lathes and Surface Grinders
* Operating manual Spark Eroders
* Supporting CNC milling operations where required
* Taking ownership of tooling projects from initial requirements through to completion
* Supporting wider projects as the business continues to develop
What We're Looking For
We are looking for an experienced Toolmaker who can demonstrate:
* Strong previous experience within Toolmaking
* Good bench fitting and bench work skills
* Solid experience with injection mould tools
* Experience operating manual Mills, Lathes and Grinders
* Experience with manual Spark Erosion
* Ability to confidently read engineering drawings
* CAD experience
Experience with Wire Erosion would be beneficial, although training can be provided.
Previous CNC milling experience, particularly with Mazak/Mazatrol or Heidenhain, would also be advantageous