https://jobs.co.uk/job/toolmaker-hr-go-recruitment--45a23cb8-d304-42e3-a38b-0e60fc0d921f RSS feed for Toolmaker at HR GO Recruitment. en-gb Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:32:02 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/toolmaker-hr-go-recruitment--45a23cb8-d304-42e3-a38b-0e60fc0d921f https://jobs.co.uk/job/toolmaker-hr-go-recruitment--45a23cb8-d304-42e3-a38b-0e60fc0d921f Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:52:42 GMT Location: Bedford | Salary: 35000.00-35000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Toolmaker (Foam Mould Tooling) Location: Kempston, Bedford (MK42) Salary: 35,000- 42,000 per annum (DOE) Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Hours: Monday-Thursday 07:00-16:00 Friday 07:00-13:00 (40 hours/week) The role:We''re recruiting an experienced Toolmaker to design, build, maintain and repair moulds and tooling used to produce moulded foam products (e.g., seating, packaging/inserts, insulation, automotive components and protective pieces).This is a hands-on toolroom role with a genuine long-term opportunity: the successful candidate may progress to Machine Shop Manager in the next couple of years due to planned retirement/succession. Key responsibilities:Build, modify, maintain and repair moulds and tooling used for foam productionWork from engineering drawings/specs and produce tooling to required tolerancesFault-find tooling-related production issues and implement effective fixesCarry out tooling modifications to improve quality, repeatability and efficiencySupport production trials / new tooling introduction with Production and EngineeringUse machining processes as required (manual and/or CNC), including mills and lathesMaintain safe working practices and good workshop standar... Permanent