Toolmaker

New Appointments Group Ltd; Hythe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run manufacturing company in Hythe is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join their team. This role involves repairing, maintaining, and modifying tooling to ensure high-quality component delivery. The ideal candidate has experience in a tool room environment and strong skills in reading engineering drawings. The company offers competitive pay and a supportive work atmosphere focused on employee wellbeing. Apply today for this exciting opportunity!

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Company contributory pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Free on-site parking

Supportive work environment

Relocation package considered

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a tool room environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Skilled in the use of standard tool room machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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 experience and knowledge of tooling issues.
• Support production by maintaining tools for consistent delivery of components.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to solve problems effectively.

Skills

Tool room experience

Reading engineering drawings

Using tool room machinery

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Toolmaker

Location: Hythe
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time, permanent with early finish on a Friday!!

Are you an experienced Toolmaker looking to join a supportive, family-run business where quality and teamwork come first?
We're currently recruiting for a skilled Toolmaker to join our client's established manufacturing team. 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 for our customers.

The Role

As a Toolmaker, you will:

• 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.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• 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.

What's in It for You

• Competitive pay rates.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Death in service benefit after 12 months.
• Free on-site parking.
• Supportive, family-run environment with a genuine focus on employee wellbeing.
• Relocation package considered where appropriate.

If you're a skilled Toolmaker who takes pride in their craft and wants to be part of a company that values its people, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career! Alternatively, you can email Lucy at [e-mail] for further information.

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.