Toolmaker: Precision Tooling & Continuous Improvement

New Appointments Group; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Christmas shutdown

Cycle to work

Death in Service

Company pension

Family run business

Free parking onsite

Job summary

New Appointments Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Toolmaker to repair, maintain and modify tooling to meet design and production requirements, delivering high-quality components to customers. This on-site role is based in Hythe with a salary up to £38,000 and hours Mon–Thu 8am–5pm; Fri 8am–1pm.

You will read engineering drawings, use standard tool room machinery, and collaborate with design and production teams to solve problems, ensuring work is accurate and produced on time.

Qualifications

• Proven tool room experience.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Skilled in using standard tool room machinery and equipment.
• Self-motivated, detail-focused, and a team player.
• Friendly, flexible approach with commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Repair and modify existing tooling to meet design and production needs.
• Work to high-quality standards, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through experience with 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

Tool room experience

Read engineering drawings

Machinery operation

Team collaboration

Quality focus

Job description

New Appointments Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Toolmaker to repair, maintain and modify tooling to meet design and production requirements, delivering high-quality components to customers. This on-site role is based in Hythe with a salary up to £38,000 and hours Mon–Thu 8am–5pm; Fri 8am–1pm.

You will read engineering drawings, use standard tool room machinery, and collaborate with design and production teams to solve problems, ensuring work is accurate and produced on time.