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Tool Setter Team Leader

Job in Peacock, England, UK
Listing for: Permanent Futures Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-27
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Tool Setter Team Leader (Permanent)
Location: Peacock

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Tool Setter Team Leader to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technical professional looking to step into (or continue in) a leadership role while remaining close to the shop floor.

The successful candidate will lead a small team of Tool Setters, ensuring efficient production performance, minimal downtime, and high-quality tooling standards. You will play a key role in coordinating daily activities, resolving technical issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Leading and supervising a small team of Tool Setters
Delegating daily workload and prioritising tasks to meet production schedules
Performing and overseeing tool changes and machine set-ups
Creating, modifying and maintaining tooling fixtures
Troubleshooting and resolving shop floor issues efficiently
Reducing downtime through proactive problem-solving
Supporting process improvements and lean manufacturing initiatives
Ensuring compliance with health & safety standards
Training and mentoring team members to develop skills and capability
Liaising with production, maintenance and engineering teams

The Ideal Candidate

Proven experience as a Tool Setter within a manufacturing environment
Previous experience leading or supervising a small team
Strong knowledge of tooling, fixtures and machine set-up
Ability to diagnose and resolve shop floor production issues
Excellent organisational and delegation skills
Strong communication skills across all levels
Apprenticeship or engineering qualification

Experience with in high-volume manufacturing
Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
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