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Permanent

Toolmaker

Gi Group
Burton upon Trent
money-bag £35000 - £40000/annum
Posted: 27 May 2026 (3 days ago)
Closing date: 26 June 2026
Ref: 225161985

Toolmaker
Burton-on-Trent
Permanent | Day Shift
-35,000 - -40,000 (DOE)

We''re recruiting an experienced Toolmaker to join a well-established manufacturing business in Burton-on-Trent. This is a key toolroom role focused on the manufacture, repair and refurbishment of production tooling, supporting smooth and efficient production.



Key responsibilities

  • Manufacture, repair and refurbish tools, jigs and fixtures to drawing and specification
  • Complete planned preventative maintenance on tooling and associated equipment
  • Diagnose issues, fault-find and carry out corrective actions
  • Modify and improve existing tooling to enhance performance and reliability
  • Operate toolroom machinery including mills, lathes and grinders
  • Inspect work using precision measurement equipment (micrometers, gauges, CMM tools)
  • Work consistently to tight tolerances and high quality standards


Skills & experience

  • Proven experience as a Toolmaker (or similar toolroom role) within manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of machining principles and toolroom best practice
  • Confident interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
  • Methodical approach with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail


What''s on offer

  • Competitive salary (-35k - -40k, depending on experience)
  • Overtime available, paid at enhanced rates
  • Stable, permanent position in a well-equipped toolroom
  • Supportive team environment with a continuous improvement mindset


Apply

Submit your CV and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corperate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Freindly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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