This UK CV guide shows how to write a senior-level Tool and Die Maker CV that highlights relevant experience and practical skills. Use the examples and sections below to present your machining expertise, leadership, and problem solving in a clear, employer-focused way.
Building a Tool And Die Maker resume?
Skip the blank page. Start with a template built for this role, then tailor it for each job you apply to.
Tip: use the template as a starting point, then swap in your own numbers and project names.
Headline and Personal Profile
Start with a concise headline that includes your level and role, for example: Senior Tool and Die Maker, Precision Tooling Specialist. Follow with a 2-3 sentence personal profile that names your years of experience, core specialisations, and the value you bring to manufacturing teams.
In the UK, you can include a short career objective if you are changing sectors, but keep it focused on the role you want. Mention tooling processes you master (CNC programming, EDM, tool design) and note any supervisory or mentorship responsibilities.
Emphasise outcomes so a hiring manager can quickly assess fit for senior roles.
Work Experience: Structure and Focus
List roles in reverse chronological order and keep each entry to 2-4 bullet points in the experience body, written as concise, result‑oriented sentences. Start each sentence with a strong action verb and include what you did, how you did it, and the measurable result where possible.
For senior roles, highlight leadership and decision‑making, such as process improvements you led, tooling redesigns, and teams you mentored. Include cross‑functional collaboration with engineering or production planning, and note scope such as the number of dies maintained or the £ value of tooling managed.
In the UK, format dates as DD/MM/YYYY and include employer name, location, and your role.
Key Skills and Technical Proficiencies
Create a focused skills section that groups technical and soft skills, for example: CNC programming (Fanuc/Siemens), manual milling, EDM, blueprint reading, GD&T, mould/tooling maintenance, team leadership, and root cause analysis. Place the most job‑relevant skills near the top to pass both human review and ATS used by UK employers.
Avoid long vague lists of tools; instead pair tools with context such as “CNC Fanuc programming for high‑volume stamping dies” or “surface grinding for precision tolerance correction.” This helps managers quickly understand how you use each skill on the shop floor.
Certifications and Training
List active certifications and relevant training in the UK context (for example City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ in Machining, welding certificates, or apprenticeship completion). Include the issuing organisation and date earned to show currency and credibility.
If you have formal education in machining or tooling, list the degree and institution, plus any continuing education courses in CAD/CAM or manufacturing processes. For senior roles, training in lean manufacturing or supervisory courses is valuable to include.
Education and Qualifications
Outline your UK educational background. Include GCSEs or equivalent, A‑levels, and higher education if applicable.
For degree holders, name the institution and UCAS details if relevant; if you studied at a Russell Group university, highlight it. If you have professional qualifications related to tooling and manufacturing, list them here.
Achievements, Impact, and Metrics
Highlight specific achievements with measurable impact in UK terms. For example: increased output by a certain percentage through process improvements, reduced scrap by a defined amount, delivered tooling updates that saved hours per week.
Include currency figures in £ where relevant and, where applicable, note project scope, team size, and budget values.