Toolmaker

New Appointments Group Ltd; Hythe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Cycle to work

Death in Service

Company pension

Free parking

Job summary

New Appointments Group is seeking a skilled toolroom technician to repair, maintain and modify tooling, ensuring all work meets design and production requirements to deliver high-quality components.

You will read engineering drawings, operate standard tool room machinery, and work closely with design and production teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Tooling repair

Reading drawings

Milling/Grinding machinery

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Tools

Tool room machinery

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.

Benefits

• 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

• 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.

Company information

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

Equality Statement

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.