Location
Hythe
Industry sector
Manufacturing
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
23/03/2026
Closing date
13/04/2026
Are you an experienced Toolmaker looking to join a supportive, family-run business where quality and teamwork come first?
Job title: Toolmaker
Location: Hythe
Salary: up to £34,476
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm & Friday 8am - 1pm
Role summary:
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 to customers.
Benefits:
* 20 days annual leave, increasing with service + bank holidays
* Christmas shutdown
* Cycle to work scheme
* Death in Service (after 1 year service)
* Company pension scheme
* Family run business
* Free parking onsite
Key responsibilities would be:
* 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.
Experience and skills required:
* 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.
Next steps:
If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.
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