Toolmaker

Labour Hire Solutions are looking for an experienced Tooling Engineer, to join the team as a nationwide specialist in greenhouses and glass structures.

**_This is a full-time, permanent position with NO agency probation period_**

Role Brief - The Toolmaker is responsible for the effective maintenance of tooling requirements for the production of luxury brand greenhouses and glasshouses and to maximise productivity.

This is a key role within our production operations will work closely with Managers, Supervisors and Operatives. This role will require strong engineering skills to ensure that we work together in finding solutions and improvements to meet the demands of the growing business.

**About the job**:

- To be capable of using all Tooling machinery including surface grinder, lathe and milling machine where required.
- To respond to tooling related breakdowns as quickly and efficiently as possible.
- To manufacture tooling and ancillary components etc. Either from engineering drawings or the copying of existing parts.
- To perform tasks for the repair/modification of all production tooling. MUST be experienced and conversant in the manufacture, operation and maintenance of fly press and power press tooling.
- To assist maintenance as and when required.
- To trouble shoot when responding to production problems and breakdowns.
- To carry tasks out to a high degree of workmanship in an environment which strives for continuous improvement.
- To keep the department clean and tidy at all times reporting any hazards to the operations Manager.
- To be responsible for your own safety by performing tasks in a safe and timely manner in accordance with Company Health and Safety Rules and Working Practices.(Health and Safety Charter of Rules).
- Communications - This role has a need for a strong communicator who and advise management on tooling requirements.
- Liaising with Operations Managers and technical teams
- Take the initiative to learn about the Bespoke possibilities, requirements, and limitations
- Monday to Thursday (7:45 am-4:30 pm) & Friday (7:45 am-12:45 pm) 38 hours per week.
- Starting Salary: £28,652 per annum
- Start: Subject to interview

**About you**:

- Strong background and understanding of Tooling machinery including surface grinder, lathe and milling machine where required.
- Able to demonstrated ability to repair and modify tooling as required.
- Willingness to learn
- Able to read engineering drawings
- Strong communication skills to be able to trouble shoot and problem solve.
- High attention to detail.
- Understand the importance of good work housekeeping regimes.
- To work in line with health and safety policies and practices.
- Engineering qualifications or qualified by experience.