Tool Maker

Our client, a leading specialist communications equipment manufacturing firm based in Wandsworth, south west London, is seeking a skilled Tool Maker to join their well-equipped tool room/machine shop. With extensive experience and a strong reputation, our client produces a range of bespoke and standard RF antenna products for various industries and market sectors.

As a Tool Maker, you will report to the Production Support Services Team Leader and play a crucial role in supporting the production team to meet objectives. Your responsibilities will include assisting with the design and manufacture of injection mould tooling, manufacturing prototype parts, supervising the tool room, maintaining stock control, and providing expert advice on purchasing components and materials. You will also contribute to equipment maintenance, comply with legal and health & safety standards, and continuously improve workshop operations.

• Assist with the design and manufacture of injection mould tooling and production jigs and fixtures.
• Manufacture prototype parts, including turned parts and other machined parts.
• Supervise the tool room, allocating jobs, scheduling machines, and planning processes.
• Manage stock control and ensure the maintenance of new tooling, jigs, and equipment.
• Train, assist, and supervise other members of staff in the tool room.
• Perform building and equipment maintenance to minimise production disruption.
• Maintain compliance with legal, health & safety standards, and assist in health & safety aspects of projects.
• Undertake maintenance, adjustment, repair, and cleaning of workshop equipment and tools.
• Provide expert advice on the purchasing of components/materials for the tool room and other machinery.
• Make recommendations and contribute to the continuous improvement of the workshop and its operation.
• Assist with the modification and maintenance of existing equipment.

• Professional tool-making qualification or engineering qualification with significant relevant experience.
• Experience in assembling, repairing, and maintaining injection moulding tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Competence in using both manual machines, CNC machines, and other tool room equipment.
• Hands-on experience using machine tools (lathe, milling, drilling, surface grinding, EDM, etc.) as a Tool Maker.
• Ability to read and understand tooling drawings in both 2D and 3D.

• Ability to manage and progress a variety of tasks independently or within a team environment.
• Excellent time management, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Flexible, "hands-on," and proactive approach.

42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8am until 5pm, with 30 minutes lunch break (unpaid) and two paid tea breaks of 15 minutes each.

• On-site parking
• Company pension
• Sick pay
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company events
• Benefit Hub
• Breakfast Club

Apply now to join our client's team as a Tool Maker and contribute to their continued success in the manufacturing industry.