Toolmaker / Manual Machinist

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

Job summary

A global manufacturer in Whitstable is seeking an experienced Toolmaker/Manual Machinist to produce and refurbish tooling for moulding and assembly. This hands-on role involves machining components to tight tolerances and working closely with design and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate will have skills in milling, turning, grinding, and spark eroding. Ongoing training is provided, along with opportunities for progression and skill expansion.

Benefits

Training

Progression

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced Machinist or Toolmaker with strong mould and assembly tooling skills.
• Ability to read drawings and CAD models.
• Work to exacting tolerances.

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 on tooling improvements.

Skills

Manual Machinist

Milling

Turning

Grinding

Spark Eroding

Bench Fitting

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.

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Jamie Saint at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.