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Job Title Toolmaker

Location Washington

Shift Pattern Days 7-15.30 / Backs 15.10-23.20

Salary £38,679

Benefits:

* 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

* Life Assurance (2x basic salary)

* Critical illness scheme

* Pension 5%

* Learning and Training opportunities

* Cycle to work scheme

* Private medical healthcare

About the company:

A fantastic position has arisen with a leading manufacturer here in the North East of England, who offer a low turnover in staff and stabilised opportunities with multiple progression opportunities in place. The company offers multiple employee incentives and benefits across the board, as well as utilising their budgets for training incentives to ensure people are upskilling their knowledge as well as having training opportunity to develop skills.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

* Lead repair and maintenance of assembly and press tooling equipment.

* Lead planned maintenance activities and technical improvements.

* Diagnose and repair equipment for maximum machine availability.

* Perform scheduled maintenance to reduce breakdowns and improve reliability.

* Lead geometry improvement activities with technical expertise.

* Ensure adherence to quality standards and QMS requirements.

* Support intervention processes and escalation procedures.

* Comply with legal and safety regulations, including PUWER and lifting.

* Support procurement and management of spare parts and tools.

* Document RPO and MTTR data using electronic reporting.

* Assist in developing Engineering apprentices.

* Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness in work areas.

Expectations:

* Proactive and autonomous workload management.

* Ability to follow instructions and remain composed under pressure.

* Effective communication at all business levels.

* Manage workload fluctuations and seek support when needed.

* Analytical and methodical fault-finding approach.

* Champion continuous improvement and seek better task approaches.

* Collaborate cross-functionally for shared goals and objectives.

Essential Requirements

* Recognised apprenticeship in Die Maintenance or Tool Making

* ONC or equivalent level qualification

* Industrial manufacturing or automotive relevant engineering experience.

Theo James Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing & Engineering recruitment across the following disciplines.

Senior Appointments

Leadership and Management

Supply Chain/Logistics

Design - Engineer, Management

Project Engineering, Management

Production / Process Engineering

Maintenance Technician, Engineer, Management

Quality - Engineering, Management

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