Tool Room Team Leader
| Company: | Ambitions Personnel |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £48,000 - £52,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | S80 2PU |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Aug 2026 |
Summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join our client in Worksop on a permanet basis. You will be working with a team in a well-established manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead, coach and mentor the Toolroom team to deliver an efficient and responsive service.
• Drive new tooling processes for product development projects and coordinate end-of-life tooling replacement programmes.
• Develop the knowledge and cross-functional skills of the team across mould tools, press tools, machining, EDM and bench fitting.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors to plan and prioritise daily workloads.
• Develop and implement a Tooling TPM programme to reduce Toolroom-related downtime within moulding and press operations.
• Support Engineering teams during new product development by providing tooling expertise and identifying potential manufacturing and processing risks.
• Lead initiatives to transition press shop operations from riveted to welded contacts, including the implementation of associated tooling and equipment.
• Utilise CAD and 3D modelling software to design tooling modifications and major repair solutions.
• Manage internal tooling replacement projects, ensuring compliance with capital expenditure processes.
• Promote a strong culture of continuous improvement, quality, safety and operational excellence.
About You
You will be a motivated and technically capable leader with a strong background in tooling and manufacturing environments.
Qualifications
• Higher National Diploma (HND) in Toolmaking, Engineering or equivalent qualification.
Experience
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a manufacturing supervisory or leadership role.
• Proven experience within a Toolroom environment supporting moulding and/or press operations.
Skills & Knowledge
• Extensive knowledge of mould tools, press tools and associated manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of tool, jig and fixture design.
• Expertise in CAD and 3D CAD software, including tooling design and modification.
• Comprehensive knowledge of EDM (spark erosion and wire erosion), CNC milling and general toolroom operations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing technologies and production processes.
• Effective leadership, coaching and change management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and execute initiatives independently.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrates a professional and ethical approach at all times.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on challenging projects within a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and internal development.
• Ongoing investment in professional training and learning opportunities.
• A culture that values innovation, reliability, safety, efficiency and sustainability.
• Commitment to employee wellbeing, health and safety.
• Long-term career opportunities within a global manufacturing organisation.
This role sould suit someone who has worked as a Tool Room Supervisor, Tool Room Team Leader, Team Leader, Supervisor, Manufacturing Team Leader, Manufacturing Supervisor
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