Toolmaker / Manual Machinist

Rise Technical; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Whitstable is looking for an experienced Toolmaker / Manual Machinist. The role involves producing new and refurbished tooling, machining components to tight tolerances, and collaborating with design and manufacturing teams. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in milling, turning, and grinding, as well as the ability to read CAD models. This position offers excellent training and opportunities for progression within a stable work environment.

Benefits

Training

Progression

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Manual Machinist or Toolmaker is essential.
• Ability to read CAD models and follow exacting tolerances.
• Skilled in multiple machining processes like milling and turning.

Responsibilities

• Produce new and refurbished tooling for moulding and assembly.
• Machine tooling and NPI parts to tight tolerances.
• Develop and improve tooling solutions for production.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Milling

Turning

Grinding

Spark eroding

Reading drawings

Working to tolerances

Job description

Toolmaker / Manual Machinist

£18 - £20 per hour + Training + Progression + Excellent Benefits

Whitstable - Commutable from Canterbury, Herne Bay, Faversham, Margate, Ramsgate, Sittingbourne

Are you an experienced Machinist or Toolmaker with strong mould and assembly tooling skills? Do you want a stable, hands‑on role where you'll work on precision tooling and small-batch parts?

This is a great opportunity to join a global manufacturer within a skilled Toolroom, producing new tooling, refurbishing existing tools and supporting NPI work. You'll work on varied projects, machining components to tight tolerances and helping improve tooling designs.

You'll join a well‑established business with excellent facilities, collaborating closely with design, process and manufacturing engineers. The role offers stable work, technical variety and the chance to contribute to continuous improvement.

You'll get ongoing support and training across machining methods, CNC / EDM processes and tooling development, with opportunities to expand your skills and take on more responsibility over time.

The Role

• Produce new and refurbished tooling for moulding and assembly.
• Machine tooling and NPI parts to tight tolerances.
• Develop and improve tooling solutions for production.
• Work with design and manufacturing teams on tooling improvements.

The Candidate

• Manual Machinist / Toolmaker
• Skilled in milling, turning, grinding, spark eroding or bench fitting.
• Able to read drawings, CAD models and work to exacting tolerances.