Precision Toolmaker - Traditional Toolroom Machining

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Liss; On-site; GBP 2,204,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Competitive hourly rate

West Sussex location

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment are seeking an experienced Tool Maker to join their production engineering team in West Sussex. This hands-on role focuses on manufacturing specialist components and assemblies using traditional toolroom and manual machining techniques.

You will manufacture to engineering drawings, inspect first-offs, and support production with timely, accurate work while maintaining a clean, safe workshop.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in Toolmaking or machining.
• Strong experience in a traditional toolroom environment.
• Competent with milling, turning and surface grinding.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Able to work independently and own tasks.
• Proactive, practical and hands-on problem solving.
• 2–3 years' relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience with gearboxes and differentials advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture components and assemblies to drawings and specs.
• Use manual milling, turning, surface grinding and bench fitting.
• Inspect components, approve first-offs and maintain quality.
• Prioritise manufacturing requirements with the production team.
• Support workshop with modification of components and assemblies.
• Strip, assess and rebuild vehicle sub-assemblies as needed.
• Operate additional production machinery after training.
• Carry out production records and inspection documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and safe practices.

Skills

Toolmaking

Machining

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Apprenticeship in Toolmaking

Tools

Manual milling

Manual turning

Surface grinding

Bench fitting

Job description

Bennett and Game Recruitment are seeking an experienced Tool Maker to join their production engineering team in West Sussex. This hands-on role focuses on manufacturing specialist components and assemblies using traditional toolroom and manual machining techniques.

You will manufacture to engineering drawings, inspect first-offs, and support production with timely, accurate work while maintaining a clean, safe workshop.