Tool Maker – Precision Engineering (Full-Time, Permanent)
Location: Bordon, Hampshire
Salary: £37,500 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
Hours: Monday–Thursday 07:30–17:30, Friday 07:30–12:15
 
We are supporting a specialist manufacturer of elastomer mouldings in their search for a Tool Maker to join their engineering team in Bordon. This site is part of a larger global group known for high-performance solutions across multiple technical industries.
 
The Role
As a Tool Maker, you will be involved in the production, modification, and maintenance of precision injection, compression, and transfer moulding tools. You’ll be hands-on in the toolroom, working with a variety of manual and CNC machinery, supporting production with bespoke tooling solutions and contributing to process improvements.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacture, repair, and maintain injection and compression mould tools.
• Operate manual and CNC toolroom machinery.
• Interpret technical drawings and CAD data to produce high-precision components.
• Contribute to tooling improvements and support production engineering teams.

 
What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Tool Maker or in a precision machining/toolroom role.
• Strong hands-on machining skills and an ability to work independently.
• Experience in high-tolerance manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD files.
• A keen eye for quality, accuracy, and safe working practices.

 
What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £37,500 per annum, with flexibility for highly experienced candidates.
• Stable, full-time role in a well-established business.
• Early finish on Fridays and a 4.5-day working week.
• Supportive team environment with the opportunity to work on unique tooling challenges.

 
If you have a background in precision machining or toolmaking and want to be part of a collaborative engineering team, we’d love to hear from you.