Tooling and Engineering Stores Assistant

Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HR Hours: 07 00 Salary: £23,000 £27,500 per annum Reports to: Toolroom Manager The Role SRD Engineering is looking for an organised and practical Toolroom Assistant to support the day-to-day running of our Toolroom. Working closely with the Toolroom Manager and Production teams, you will help ensure that tooling, gauges, fixtures and work holding are correctly stored, maintained and available when required. You will also prepare tooling for upcoming production jobs, manage returned tooling and support stock control, purchasing and regrind activities. This would suit someone who is highly organised, enjoys a hands-on role and is keen to develop their knowledge of tooling and precision engineering within a busy manufacturing environment. Previous Toolroom or engineering experience would be advantageous, but it is not essential. We are happy to provide training and development for the right person who has a practical approach, strong attention to detail and a genuine willingness to learn. Key Responsibilities Collect, check and process returned tooling from the machine shop, identifying items suitable for re-use, regrind or removal. Return usable tooling to the correct storage locations and ensure stock remains clearly identified and organised. Prepare and package tooling, gauges, fixtures and work holding required for upcoming works orders. Monitor stock levels and promptly report shortages, damaged items or unusual usage to the ..... full job details .....