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New Appointments Group Ltd; Hythe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Christmas shutdown

Cycle to work

Death in service

Pension scheme

Free parking onsite

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

New Appointments Group Ltd is seeking a skilled tool room operative in Hythe to repair, maintain and modify tooling, ensuring parts meet design and production requirements.

You will read engineering drawings, use standard tool room machinery, and work with design and production teams to deliver high-quality components. This role offers 20 days leave and a company pension, with a family-run atmosphere and free onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Experience in a tool room environment.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Skilled with standard tool room machinery and equipment.
• Self-motivated, detail-focused, team player.

Responsibilities

• Repair and modify existing tooling to meet design and production needs.
• Work to high-quality standards, completing tasks accurately and on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement from tooling experience.
• Support production by maintaining tools for consistent component delivery.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to solve problems.

Skills

Read drawings

Tool room machinery

Team player

Self-motivated

Tools

Machining equipment

Job description

Hours

Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm & Friday 8am - 1pm

Role summary:

In this role, you'll be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and modification of tooling, ensuring all work meets design and production requirements to deliver high-quality components to customers.

• 20 days annual leave, increasing with service + bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Cycle to work scheme
• Death in Service (after 1 year service)
• Company pension scheme
• Family run business
• Free parking onsite

Key responsibilities would be:

• Repair and modify existing tooling to meet design and production needs.
• Work to high-quality standards, ensuring all work is completed accurately and on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through your experience and knowledge of past tooling issues.
• Support production by maintaining tools to ensure consistent delivery of components.
• Work collaboratively with design and production teams to solve problems effectively.

Experience and skills required:

• Has proven experience working in a tool room environment.
• Can confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Is skilled in the use of standard tool room machinery and equipment.
• Is self-motivated, detail-focused, and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Brings a friendly, flexible approach with a commitment to producing high-quality work.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.