Tooling Technician

We are working with a very reputable client who are looking to recruit a Tooling Technician to join their team & growing business based in Derbyshire. You will ensure smooth production by resolving any tooling breakdowns & carrying out any preventative maintenance on press tools & fixtures across the site. To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials: • Technical Apprenticeship, experienced in Toolmaking or a related discipline • Proven experience in press tooling maintenance or manufacturing environments • Experience of forming, cutting & bending of metal processes • Confident in using machinery such as milling machines, lathes and grinders • Ability to interpret and read engineering drawings • Experience with CNC programming or advanced tooling design - desirable Within this position, you’ll also be: • Resolving tooling breakdowns • Carrying out preventative maintenance on press tools, fixtures & jigs • Diagnosing & resolving complex tooling issues, using hands on expertise to minimise downtime • Manufacturing, repairing & adjusting tooling using tool room equipment such as lathes & milling machines • Performing tooling modifications & adjustments to enable the efficient production of different component variants across press tools & machinery • Working in close collaboration with production & quality teams, ensuring all tooling meets engineering specifications & delivers precise, high-quality output • Identifying recurring issues, implementing sustainable improvements & contributing to tooling projects, while maintaining accurate documentation in line with internal processes Salary & Working Hours • Salary is £43,000 - £45,000 per annum • Working Hours are • 2 shift pattern of days and afters during Summer Months • 3 shift pattern including nights during winter months • 25 days holiday plus banks • Annual Bonus • Excellent pension Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support. Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. See our website for more details and jobs available -