Tool Room Technician, Birmingham

Tool Room Technician / Toolmaker

Salary: 30,000 + annual bonus
Location: Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm)

About the role

We're working with a well-established, forward-thinking manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. They are looking for a skilled Tool Room Technician / Toolmaker to join their team and play a key part in maintaining and improving production tooling.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering work, problem-solving, and being part of a collaborative, technically driven environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and service a wide range of production tools and equipment
• Support the design and manufacture of new tools, jigs, and fixtures
• Diagnose faults and carry out preventative maintenance to minimise downtime
• Ensure all tooling complies with health & safety standards
• Work closely with production teams to resolve tooling issues and improve performance
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, servicing, and calibration
• Manage tooling inventory and spare parts
• Contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in a tool room / toolmaking / precision engineering environment
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Toolmaking, or similar
• Strong practical skills in tool maintenance, repair, and fault-finding
• Experience working with CNC machines, lathes, mills, and workshop equipment
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings
• Good understanding of workshop health & safety practices
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

• City & Guilds, BTEC, or similar engineering qualifications

What's on offer

• Annual bonus scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Health Cash Plan
• Additional holiday for long service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discount scheme
• Free onsite parking
• EV salary sacrifice scheme

Why apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing business where your technical skills will be valued, and you'll have the chance to contribute to ongoing improvements and innovation.

Apply now

If you're a skilled Toolmaker or Tool Room Technician looking for your next opportunity in the Birmingham area, we'd love to hear from you.