Toolroom Manager

Toolroom Manager Haystack Selection is recruiting a hands-on Toolroom for an established manufacturing business. This role combines practical engineering with responsibility for the day-to-day running of the toolroom and maintenance functions. You will lead a small engineering team, maintain production tooling and support the reliability of manufacturing equipment. The position would suit an experienced Toolroom Manager or Supervisor, or a Senior Toolmaker with leadership experience who is ready to take the next step. The role * Lead and coordinate daily toolroom activities, allocating work and prioritising production requirements. * Oversee the manufacture, repair and modification of tooling, moulds and precision components. * Remain hands-on with machining, tooling repairs and mechanical fault finding. * Support breakdown response across production machinery, including hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. * Support the diagnosis of electrical and control system faults, working within your competence and coordinating specialist support where required. * Read and interpret engineering drawings, supporting tooling modifications and equipment improvements. * Manage tooling requirements, spare parts and maintenance purchasing. * Work closely with production to resolve recurring problems and improve manufacturing performance. * Support and develop team members while maintaining safe working practices. About you * A strong practical background in toolmaking, precision machining or toolroom engineering. * Experience supervising engineers, allocating work or taking responsibility for engineering activities. * Confidence using conventional machine tools, including lathes, milling machines and grinding equipment. * Experience maintaining, repairing or modifying production tooling. * Good mechanical fault-finding skills and an understanding of manufacturing equipment. * The ability to balance planned work with urgent breakdowns and changing production priorities. * A recognised apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification. JBRP1_UKTJ