Careers

Based in Bilborough
Permanent – Full-time (37.5 hrs, early finish on Fridays)

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Toolmaker to join the Toolroom at our site in Bilborough, Nottinghamshire.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Operate toolroom equipment consisting of milling machines, lathe, surface grinders, wire EDM & spark erosion equipment competently.
• Produce components to engineering drawings to a high level.
• Identify improvements and manufacturing methods within the department to increase efficiency and output.
• Maintain works order paperwork and booking through Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Follow the Company’s safety culture policy Think, Plan, Take Your Time & Always intervene.
• Suggest and assist with improvement recommendations for the department or Company.
• Report any hazards or near misses using iAuditor.
• Always represent and promote our Company and our values in a positive light in line with Company policies.
• Perform any other duties as reasonably required by your manager or a Director.
• Attend training to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills.
• Perform role in line with Advanex Fundamentals whilst demonstrating Company Core values.

All roles and responsibilities to be carried out in accordance with the Quality Management System, (Work Instructions, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)), good housekeeping, departmental and Company procedures.

The Person

For this role, it is essential that you have the following:

• Level 1 Maths and English or equivalent
• Time-served apprenticeship
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in toolroom environment
• Previous experience of toolroom equipment: milling, lathe, surface grinders, wire & die sink EDM
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to follow instructions and processes

Desired:

• GCSEs (A-C grades including Maths and English (or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 2 or 3
• BTEC Engineering qualification
• Experience of working with AutoCAD and/or Solidworks
• Work on own initiative
• Experience using EFACS or similar ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.

Performance Indicators

• OTIF (On Time In Full) for production and development parts
• Product quality
• Time and attendance

We Offer You

• A competitive salary
• A growing company
• Opportunities to develop and learn
• Excellent, safe work environment
• Supportive, skilled colleagues

Benefits

• 25 holiday days plus bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus (based on company performance)
• Eye test vouchers
• Pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Death-in-service payment (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (including free counselling, GP appointments, cost reimbursement for dental, optical, physio etc.)
• On-site canteen

All Employees

• To take responsible care for self and others during work activities in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Regulations – either correcting or notifying a member of the management team of any unsafe working practices.
• To strive to maintain quality in line with the Company management systems and procedures – alerting a member of the management team of any issue of quality and risk.
• To ensure that production and manufacturing schedules are in line with Company energy targets – being aware of own responsibilities to save energy and power consumption and alerting a member of the management team where potential negative impact is caused by working practices.
• To assist Production Managers, Heads of Department and Leaders in promoting a positive and proactive Health and Safety culture.
• In accordance with the management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations and other relevant
• Health and Safety legislation, you have a duty to take responsible care to yourself and to others who may be affected by your work activities.
• Shall correctly use all work items provided in accordance with training and instructions received.
• Shall co-operate with others to enable compliance with statutory duties for Health and Safety.
• To assist in maintaining a safe working environment for self, colleagues and others by ensuring all areas are free from hazardous obstructions.
• To ensure that any work situation which may present a serious and imminent danger is reported immediately to a director/manager/health and safety representative.
• To either correct or notify management of any unsafe working practices and of any person behaving in an unsafe manner.
• To be aware of any responsibilities as laid down in Company Health and Safety Policy and relevant risk assessments.

Who We Are

Working with Advanex Europe offers you the opportunity to join a dynamic, growing business where you can make a difference. Part of a global network spanning from North America to Japan, Advanex is a collaborative company which affords its employees opportunities to develop and flourish. We are an established manufacturing business specialising in precision engineering solutions, dedicated to being a leader in our field. We work across a diverse range of markets including the medical, automotive and aerospace sectors.

We pride ourselves on offering employees the potential to create change, supported by training and qualification opportunities. Your wellbeing is important to us and we support this through friendly colleagues, an excellent, safe work environment (we follow the 5S principles) and offer an employee assistance programme.

Being passionate about springs and metal pressings is not something we expect from everyone, but if you are passionate about putting your heart into making a difference, working with others to achieve outstanding results and acting with initiative to grow and learn, we would love to hear from you.

How To Apply

Please write, telling us why you are interested in this role, why you feel you are suitable and attach your latest CV. Please email your application to hr@advanex.co.uk

* No agencies please – we have a trusted and valued PSL in place.
** Please note we are currently unable to offer sponsorship.