Injection Mould

Injection Mould Toolmaker / Toolroom Engineer

Location: Blackburn Salary: £43,243.49–£47,675.95 per year Job type: Permanent, full-time Hours: Monday to Friday, days – 40 hours per week

Aspired Talent is recruiting an experienced Injection Mould Toolmaker for a permanent position with a leading global packaging manufacturer in Blackburn.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Toolmaker to join an established toolroom team within a modern manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will support injection-moulding production through tool maintenance, repairs, fault diagnosis and precision manual machining.

The Role

The Injection Mould Toolmaker will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving injection-mould tooling to minimise downtime and ensure consistent production quality.

Key responsibilities will include:

Maintaining, repairing and modifying injection-mould tools Diagnosing tooling faults and production issues on the shop floor Working with injection-mould tools incorporating hot-runner systems Completing planned, preventative and reactive tool maintenance Stripping, inspecting, cleaning and rebuilding mould tools Identifying worn or damaged tool components Manufacturing and repairing precision components Operating manual centre lathes and milling machines Completing surface-grinding and universal-grinding work Working accurately from technical drawings and specifications Measuring components using appropriate precision inspection equipment Supporting tool trials and resolving issues before production release Working closely with production, engineering and maintenance teams Recording repairs, modifications and maintenance activity accurately Maintaining a clean, organised and safe toolroom Supporting continuous improvement and tooling-reliability initiatives Managing workload independently during periods without breakdowns Essential Experience

Applicants should have:

Previous experience as an Injection Mould Toolmaker, Mould Toolmaker or Toolroom Engineer Practical experience maintaining and repairing injection-mould tooling Experience diagnosing tool faults within a manufacturing environment Strong manual machining skills Experience using manual lathes and milling machines Surface-grinding and universal-grinding experience The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Good mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills The ability to work independently with minimal supervision A proactive, reliable and safety-conscious approach

Experience working with hot-runner systems is highly desirable.

A recognised engineering apprenticeship and relevant Toolmaking or Mechanical Engineering qualifications would be preferred.

Working Hours Monday to Friday Day shifts 40 hours per week Overtime, including occasional weekend work, may be required according to business needs Training and Development

The successful candidate will complete a structured three-month training period on the day shift. Ongoing support and development will be provided to help them become fully familiar with the tooling, machinery and production environment.

Benefits

Permanent employment Salary of £43,243.49–£47,675.95 per year Company pension Free on-site parking Structured training Ongoing professional development Stable weekday day shifts Opportunity to join a successful global manufacturer Modern manufacturing and toolroom environment About the Employer

Aspired Talent’s client is a global leader in the manufacture of innovative and sustainable packaging. Its Blackburn facility produces high-quality packaging for well-known brands, with safety, quality, sustainability and employee development central to its operation.

Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship cannot be provided for this position.

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV detailing your injection-mould tooling, maintenance and manual-machining experience