Toolroom Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Lancing
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£50,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Team Management Training & Mentoring Health & Safety (IOSH) Risk Assessment Production Planning Communication KPI Management 6S Methodology

FULL DESCRIPTION

Toolroom Manager

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are recruiting for a Toolroom Manager based in Lancing. Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum.

Main Purpose of the Role

To assist the Managing Director in the day-to-day management and operation of the toolroom and ensuring the safety of staff at all times. Leading by example, motivate a team, set clear objectives, train, develop and mentor all toolroom employees, and ensure tooling maintenance in accordance with drawings and H&S procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • In conjunction with customer care & planning, distribute workflow, order raw materials, establish priorities, monitor progress, revise schedules, and resolve problems.
  • Work alongside Senior toolmaker and designer to resolve technical issues promptly.
  • Induct new employees in line with company policy.
  • Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting and training employees, developing personal growth opportunities.
  • Work closely with other departments to ensure clear communication.
  • Ensure key toolroom KPI's are met and assist in collating relevant data.
  • Implement IOSH training and ensure H&S good practice, including safe use of equipment and correct PPE.
  • Maintain safe and clean working environments using 6S approach.
  • Produce risk assessments, safe systems of work and work instructions.
  • Manage, develop, appraise and motivate employees' performance.
  • Be main point of contact when Managing Director is off site, making appropriate decisions.

Working Hours

8:00am - 17:00pm Monday to Friday

How to Apply

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are recruiting for a Toolroom Manager. If you feel you have the skills and experience required, please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Toolroom Manager. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Toolroom Manager with your application.

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