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Tooling Technician

Reference: 55599
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Location: Northampton
Job Type: Perm
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Posted: 16 June 2026

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Kieran Evans

Kieran Evans

Business Manager, Peterborough Office

I’m passionate about recruitment because it allows me to build long-term relationships and make a genuine impact on both businesses and candidates....
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About The Role


  • Perm
  • Northampton
  • £30,000 - £35,000 GBP / Year

The One Group

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tool Stores Technician to join a leading precision engineering manufacturer. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the machine shop runs smoothly, keeping tooling organised, stocked, and optimised to support high-performance production.

This position is central to the smooth running of the shop floor, overseeing the tool stores and supporting engineers and machinists by maintaining stock levels, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring the right tools are ready for production. You’ll work closely with purchasing and engineering teams to help improve tooling performance, manage costs, and support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and manage tool stores for the machine shop

  • Monitor tool and consumable usage to maintain optimum stock levels using the tool management system

  • Liaise with purchasing and tooling suppliers to reduce costs and source alternatives

  • Organise replacements and regrinds of tooling, tracking associated cost savings

  • Assemble tools for shop floor machine tools as per job packs

  • Accurately measure tool assemblies and update records

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Strong knowledge of machine tooling, backends, and cutting technology

  • Experience with tool assembly and measuring equipment (e.g., Zoller)

  • Ability to carry out tool geometry inspections

  • Competent in basic numerical and computer skills, including SAP usage

  • Manual milling and turning experience

 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performance engine manufacturer who have some high-end projects ongoing.

If the role sounds of interest, click to apply and Kieran Evans will be contact to discuss the finer details.

To apply for this job email your details to kevans@theonegroup.co.uk

About The ONE Group


The ONE Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy with offices in Cambridge, Peterborough, Northampton, and Hertfordshire.

We recruit across Technology, Engineering & Manufacturing, Scientific, Sales, and Marketing, with consultants who specialise in their sector rather than trying to cover everything. This focused approach allows us to provide deeper market knowledge, stronger networks, and better hiring outcomes for both clients and candidates.

Our expertise spans permanent, contract, and senior-level appointments. Most importantly, the majority of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals, reflecting the long-term relationships we build and the trust we earn through consistently delivering results.

What Happens Next


1

One of our consultants will review your application within one working day.

2

If your experience looks like a fit, we'll be in touch for a quick conversation to understand what you're looking for.

3

From there, we'll talk you through the role properly, prepare you for interview, and stay alongside you through to your start date.

4

Whatever happens with this role, we'll keep your details on file, with your permission, so we can flag other opportunities that suit you.

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