Toolmaker / Manual Machinist

Rise Technical Recruitment; 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 work on precision tooling and small-batch parts. The successful candidate will produce and refurbish tooling, machine NPI parts to tight tolerances, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on tooling improvements. The role offers competitive pay, extensive training, and opportunities for progression within a stable working environment.

Benefits

Training

Progression

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Manual Machinist or Toolmaker.
• Strong skills in mould and assembly tooling.
• Familiarity with machining methods and tooling development.

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 / Toolmaker

Skilled in milling

Skilled in turning

Skilled in grinding

Skilled in spark eroding

Able to read drawings

Able to work to exacting 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.

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.