Toolroom Manager

Location: Ellough

We are recruiting for a Toolroom Manager on behalf of a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturing business based in Beccles. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company committed to sustainability and innovation.

You ll lead a high-performing Toolroom team, supporting production in a health and safety-conscious environment. Your focus will be on managing tooling maintenance, repairs, and modifications, ensuring moulds are available for production, and driving continuous improvement within the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain Health & Safety best practices and accurate record-keeping.
• Develop and manage departmental documentation, including tooling and compliance.
• Control workloads to meet production requirements and minimise downtime.
• Manage overtime allocation and repair spend within budget.
• Oversee servicing, maintenance, and repair of moulds to ensure production readiness.
• Manufacture and modify tooling items and ancillary parts as required.
• Maintain accurate tooling records and spare part registers.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external contractors for refurbishments and parts.
• Conduct audits, including 6S improvements, and ensure COSHH compliance.
• Identify training needs and maintain development plans for the team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous management experience in a toolroom or similar environment.
• Time-served/qualified toolmaker or mechanical engineer.
• Proficient in turning, milling, drilling, surface grinding, fabrication, welding, and bench work.
• Strong knowledge of tooling types and plastics moulding processes.
• Excellent quality workmanship and attention to detail.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

What s in it for you

• Be part of a company with a strong sustainability mission.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

LOCATION:

Beccles, Suffolk

HOURS:

Monday Friday, 08 30 (30 mins unpaid lunch), minimum 40 hours per week
PAY:
Competitive salary and company benefits available
TERM:
Permanent

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a company that values excellence and innovation.

Why work through Hales Group?
All our Consultants are committed and qualified in what they do and have been operating in Lowestoft for many years. We treat candidates as our customers and try to find the right job solution for you.

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