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Toolroom Engineer Apprentice
CV-LibraryWhitstable, United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jun 2026
💰 £44,000/yr(£38,000/yr – £44,000/yr)
About the role
Toolroom Engineer
We are partnering with a leading manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Toolroom Engineer. This role supports the production, repair, and improvement of tooling, as well as small‑batch part manufacture for NPI, sampling, and testing.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce, repair, and enhance moulding and assembly tooling
* Machine tooling and piece parts to tight tolerances
* Develop new tooling solutions to support manufacturing efficiency
* Work confidently from drawings, CAD models, and verbal instructions
* Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and process engineering teams
* Maintain safe working practices and support all Health & Safety standards
About You
* City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
* Time‑served apprenticeship in a toolmaking environment
* Previous experience as a Toolroom Engineer/Toolmaker
* Skilled in milling, turning, grinding, and/or spark erosion
* Strong understanding of precision machining and tool manufacture
* Able to manage workloads and work independently or as part of a team
Desirable: CAD/CAM, CNC experience, EDM, moulding knowledge, prototyping or small‑batch work.
Wild Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
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