Toolmaker in Wakefield, Yorkshire And The Humber

Toolmaker / Tool & Die Maintenance Technician
Ready to shape the tools that power UK manufacturing? Join a precision engineering environment where your expertise directly impacts quality and performance.

Location: Wakefield WF2 9LP
Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00 / Friday: 08:00 - 15:00
25 days holiday + bank holidays

Onsite Parking/Company pension scheme

About the Company
BPC Building Products are a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of high-quality construction fixings and building products. Known for innovation, reliability, and technical expertise, the company supports major housebuilders and construction projects across the UK. With a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement, BPC offers a stable and rewarding environment for skilled engineers.

The Role
As a Toolmaker / Tool & Die Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining and manufacturing tooling used in the production of high-quality metal components. This is a hands-on, detail-driven role requiring strong technical expertise and problem-solving ability within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Use hand tools, CNC machinery, and precision measuring equipment
• Manufacture, assemble, repair, and maintain tooling, dies, jigs, and fixtures
• Test and adjust tooling to ensure it meets required specifications
• Carry out preventative maintenance and complex fault diagnosis
• Maintain mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and process control systems
• Identify and implement improvements to processes, efficiency, and quality

What We’re Looking For
• Proven experience in a toolmaking or tool maintenance role within    manufacturing
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
• Team player with good communication skills
• Proactive problem-solver with a quality-focused mindset
• Ability to read technical drawings and work with precision engineering equipment
• Experience with CNC machining, milling, grinding, or similar

Qualifications
• Level 2 & Level 3 Diplomas in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Toolmaking / Tool & Die Maintenance)
• HNC / HND in Engineering (preferred)

Apply now to join a respected UK manufacturer and take the next step in your engineering career.

Other suitable skills and experience: Toolmaker, Tool & Die Technician, Tool Maintenance Engineer, CNC Toolmaker, Manufacturing Technician

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