Location: TelfordSalary: c. £28,700 + overtime (as available)Shifts: Rotating days 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 Permanent | 37 hours per weekDo you have an Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3? Are looking to build a career in toolmaking and advanced manufacturing?A global automotive engineering business is expanding its Telford facility and is offering an excellent opportunity for a Tooling Technician to join the team and learn a highly skilled toolmaking trade.Working alongside experienced Toolmakers and Engineers, you'll gain hands-on experience in a modern toolroom environment supporting automation projects, casting die tooling and press tooling improvements.The role:

• Supporting the build of jigs, fixtures and assembly tooling
• Assisting with casting die disassembly, cleaning, preparation and reassembly
• Helping with tool fitting, polishing and bench work
• Preparing and organising materials and tooling for projects
• Operating manual workshop machines (lathes, mills, grinders and saws) under supervision
• Reading engineering drawings and CAD data
• Supporting die spotting activities including blue spot reading
• Assisting with mechanical installation tasks on automation and robotic assembly equipment

The person:

• Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 qualified
• Some hands-on workshop or manufacturing experience
• Interest in developing a career in toolmaking or manufacturing engineering
• Basic understanding of mechanical tools or workshop equipment
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced engineers

Desirable:

• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Basic machining or mechanical fitting experience
• FLT or overhead crane experience (training available)

Why apply? Learn a specialist toolmaking trade Work alongside experienced toolmakers and engineers Gain experience in automation, casting tooling and advanced manufacturingTo apply in confidence, please submit your CV quoting job reference 10328.