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Permanent

Toolroom Assistant

Proactive Global
Kettering
money-bag £43000 - £45500/annum Bonus, good pension
Posted: 01 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 30 October 2026
Ref: 225669222

Toolroom Assistant - great opportunity to progress to Toolroom Manager

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: -4345500 + Bonus + Good Pension
Shift: 12 hours Days only (lots of time off)
Employment: Permanent



Toolroom Assistant



The Role

We are working with an award-winning manufacturer that is looking for a Toolroom Assistant to join its engineering team.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with a mechanical or engineering background who wants to develop their skills within a busy toolroom environment.

The Toolroom Assistant will support the experienced engineers with the maintenance, refurbishment and preparation of tooling, machinery and components. The role will involve a mixture of practical engineering work, workshop duties and supporting ongoing projects.



Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the maintenance, repair and refurbishment of tooling and machinery.

  • Support Toolroom Engineers with day-to-day engineering and workshop activities.

  • Strip, clean, inspect and rebuild components.

  • Assist with the manufacture, modification and repair of mechanical components.

  • Prepare tools, equipment and components for engineering work.

  • Use basic workshop machinery and hand tools.

  • Carry out measuring and inspection of components.

  • Use equipment such as verniers and micrometers when required.

  • Assist with engineering projects and machinery improvements.

  • Keep the toolroom organised, clean and safe.

  • Follow engineering drawings, instructions and specifications.

  • Work to high standards of accuracy and quality.



The Person

This Toolroom Assistant role would suit someone who has a mechanical, engineering or manufacturing background and enjoys practical, hands-on work.

You do not necessarily need extensive toolroom experience, but you should have good mechanical aptitude, be comfortable using hand tools and workshop equipment, and have an interest in developing your engineering skills.

Experience within a toolroom, workshop, manufacturing or maintenance environment would be beneficial.



Skills & Experience

  • Mechanical or engineering experience.

  • Good practical and hands-on skills.

  • Comfortable using hand tools and workshop equipment.

  • Basic understanding of mechanical engineering principles.

  • Able to measure components accurately using verniers or similar equipment.

  • Experience reading engineering drawings would be advantageous.

  • Toolroom, maintenance, machining or manufacturing experience would be beneficial.

  • Good attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

  • Able to work safely and accurately as part of an engineering team.



What''s on Offer

  • Opportunity to join an award-winning manufacturer.

  • Hands-on role within an established engineering/toolroom team.

  • Monday to Friday, days.

  • Varied work involving tooling, machinery, components and engineering projects.

  • Opportunity to develop your mechanical and engineering skills.

  • Training and development within a skilled engineering environment.

Application Process

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Simon on (phone number removed) or submit your CV to (url removed) or simply click apply below.

Commutable From

Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Northampton, Rushden, Bedford, Market Harborough, Desborough, Rothwell, Burton Latimer, Finedon, Thrapston, Raunds, Irthlingborough, Oundle, Daventry, Leicester, Lutterworth, Hinckley, Peterborough, Huntingdon, St Neots, Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Rugby, Luton and other parts of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Leicestershire

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global are an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

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Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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