Toolmaker

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

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Hythe is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to join their team. You'll be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and modification of tools, ensuring they meet high-quality standards. The role offers competitive pay, a supportive environment focused on employee well-being, and opportunities for continuous improvement. Apply today to take your career to the next level!

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Company contributory pension scheme

Death in service benefit after 12 months

Free on-site parking

Supportive family-run environment

Relocation package considered

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a tool room environment.
• Skilled in using standard tool room machinery and equipment.
• Self-motivated and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Repair and modify existing tooling to meet design and production needs.
• Ensure work meets high-quality standards and is completed on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and support production.

Skills

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Using standard tool room machinery

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Toolmaker

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

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

• 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

• 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 your 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!

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.