Toolroom Technician

Toolroom Technician

Location: Ascot, Berkshire (Commutable from Bracknell, Wokingham, Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, Windsor and surrounding areas)
Salary: £15.00 - £16.00 per hour (£30,420 - £32,448 basic) | OTE £37,440 - £39,936
Hours: Monday to Thursday 7am – 5:30pm, Friday finish 1pm (45-hour week)

We are recruiting for a Toolroom Technician to join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer based near Ascot, Berkshire.

Working within a modern, clean CNC machining environment, you'll play a key role in ensuring production teams have the tooling and fixtures they need to manufacture complex, high-value components used within military and aerospace applications.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of CNC tooling and fixtures who enjoys working in an organised, hands-on environment supporting manufacturing operations.

What's on Offer

• £15.00 - £16.00 per hour depending on experience
• OTE of £37,440 - £39,936 including regular overtime
• 39 standard hours plus 6 hours overtime paid at 1.5x each week
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension (3% employer contribution when you contribute 5%)
• Up to 28 days company sick pay following successful probation
• Early finish every Friday
• Clean, modern precision engineering environment
• Stable long-term opportunity with a growing manufacturer

Toolroom Technician Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare tooling and fixtures for production
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the toolroom
• Store, maintain and distribute tooling equipment efficiently
• Monitor and control toolroom inventory
• Coordinate tooling requirements with the production team
• Maintain accurate records of tooling usage and stock
• Order new tooling and equipment when required
• Ensure tooling is maintained in good condition and available when needed
• Support continuous organisation and housekeeping within the toolroom

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working within a CNC machining or manufacturing toolroom
• Strong understanding of CNC tooling and workholding fixtures
• Experience managing tooling inventory and stock control
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Organised with excellent attention to detail
• Methodical and proactive approach to work
• Experience using a Zoller tool presetting system would be advantageous but is not essential

If you're an experienced Toolroom Technician, Tooling Coordinator, Tool Crib Controller, Tool Setter or Tooling Storeperson looking to join a precision engineering business producing complex aerospace and defence components, we'd love to hear from you.

Application Process: Please apply with your CV today. One of our consultants will contact suitable applicants to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

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