Tool Room Engineer Onsite

HR Employment Ltd
Stonehouse
2 weeks ago
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We are looking for a Tool Room Engineer to join the Tool Room, Facilities, and Mould Shop department. In this role, you will be responsible for providing support to all areas of Production and Mould Shop, setting up and operating equipment including CNC Mills, CNC Lathes, Grinders, and other tool room machining equipment.The team currently consists of two professionals and an apprentice, and we are excited to welcome a new member to help shape the future.This is a full-time, fixed-term position available until the end of August 2025, based on-site in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. The working hours are Monday to Thursday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM.Our Stonehouse site specializes in manufacturing plastic components and single-use products.Your Responsibilities Maintain injection mould tooling on a daily basisManufacture and fit quality parts for production jigs, fixtures, and toolingInspect parts visually and using appropriate measuring toolsPerform preventative and responsive maintenance on tools, jigs, and fixturesEnsure work meets required quality standards and maintain a clean, safe working environmentDevelop and follow a preventative maintenance schedule compliant with ISO13485Support the Tool Room Manager and the daily production team as requiredFollow quality system requirements and notify the Quality team of any quality-related issuesMaintain systems to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and IVD regulations, including good documentation practicesWhat We Are Looking For HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalentExperience in plastic injection mould tooling, ideally in pharmaceutical, medical, or biopharmaceutical industries (other sectors such as automotive and aerospace will also be considered)Previous experience in a manufacturing or workshop tooling environmentMachining experience capable of high-tolerance workKnowledge of manufacturing processesCNC experienceStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work well both independently and within a teamHighly organized with strong attention to detailGood IT skillsThe successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.What We Offer Personal and Professional Development:Mentoring and leadership programsAccess to Learning and internal seminarsComprehensive onboarding, including virtual resourcesWorking Environment:Supportive team culture and international collaborationCommunities on topics like coaching, agile working, and moreSmart buildings equipped with the latest technologyAttractive Working Conditions:39-hour work week25 days annual leave plus public holidaysFree on-site parkingComplimentary hot and cold drinksHealth & Wellbeing:Competitive benefits package, including:Group Life AssurancePrivate Medical InsurancePrivate Dental InsuranceSalary Sacrifice Cycle to Work SchemeTravel Insurance (Employee Paid)Salary Sacrifice Health Assessment ServicePlanning Ahead For Your Future:Group Personal Pension PlanGroup Income ProtectionSalary Sacrifice Will Writing ServiceTPBN1_UKTJ

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