Toolmaker

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  • Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Working arrangement: Office based
  • Salary: £18 - £24 per hour + Pension, Overtime, Early Finish
  • Published: 21 May 2026

Toolmaker

£18 – £24 per hour + 10 ½ Weeks Holiday + Pension + Progression + Overtime + Bonus + Early Finish on Friday + Company Benefits

Sheffield

Are you a Toolmaker from a Manufacturing background, looking for a long-term and stable role with a company that really looks after their employees by offering a very generous pension contribution, lots of holiday, the possibility of progression, and ways to boost your earnings through overtime and a company bonus?

On offer is the opportunity to join a company that manufactures and supplies high-quality blades worldwide to a wide range of industries, with a particular focus on healthcare and surgical blades. Renowned for their reliability and exceptional standards, the company has built a strong reputation through years of consistently delivering high-quality products and workmanship.

In this role, you will be responsible for operating and setting CNC machines, carrying out quality inspections, performing tool changes, and undertaking preventative maintenance on production tooling. You will also troubleshoot tooling issues to minimise downtime and help improve overall production efficiency.

This role would suit a Toolmaker from a manufacturing background, looking for a long-term and stable role with a company that really looks after their employees by offering a very generous pension contribution, lots of holiday, the possibility of progression, and ways to boost your earnings through overtime and a company bonus

The Role:

  • Designing and making new tools and components
  • Using manual machines such as lathes, mills and grinders
  • Troubleshooting tooling issues to minimise downtime and improve production efficiency
  • Monday to Wednesday, 8am – 4:30pm Thursday 8am – 3:30pm Friday 8am – 12pm

The Person:

  • Toolmaker
  • Manufacturing background
  • Commutable to Sheffield

Reference: BBBH25444A

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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