Press Toolmaker – Ryeland Toolmakers Ltd

Job Vacancy

Job Description:

 

This is an excellent opportunity for a someone with experience in a toolmaking environment.

 

Are you a skilled Press Toolmaker or Improver looking for your next challenge in precision engineering?

Join our dynamic team at Ryeland Toolmakers Ltd  where craftsmanship, innovation, and quality come together to deliver exceptional tooling solutions for clients across multiple sectors.

 

 

 

About the Role:

 

As a Press Toolmaker, you’ll play a key role in the manufacture, maintenance, and development of high-quality press tools to exacting standards. You’ll work from technical drawings to produce new tooling and ensure existing tools perform optimally for production efficiency and accuracy.

Toolmaking workshop, CNC Milling vacancy, Career opportunity

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Manufacture, assemble, and maintain press tools, jigs, and fixtures
  • Work from engineering drawings to tight tolerances
  • Operate a range of manual and CNC machinery (e.g., milling, grinding, turning, EDM)
  • Diagnose and repair tooling issues to minimize downtime
  • Collaborate with design and production teams to improve tooling performance
  • Ensure all work meets health & safety and quality standards

​About You

 

  • Preferably Time-served Toolmaker or equivalent but will consider candidates based on level of experience
  • Strong background in press tools (progressive, single-stage, or transfer tools)
  • Competent with precision measuring instruments and toolroom machinery
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Team-oriented but capable of working independently

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive pay and overtime opportunities
  • Modern, well-equipped toolroom
  • Career progression and ongoing training
  • Supportive, friendly working environment

 

If you take pride in precision and want to be part of a company that values skill and innovation, we’d love to hear from you!

For applications or further details about the position please contact;

Gary Read (Operations Manager)

Tel – 01908 647746 / (Mobile – 07801 309258)

Email – garyr@ryelandtoolmakers.co.uk

 

Ryeland Toolmakers is a small business in Milton Keynes. We are professional, agile, and our goal is to Manufacture Press Tools, Jigs & Fixtures to the highest standard and to achieve Engineering Excellence.