Toolmaker – Precision Manufacturing

Toolmaker – Precision Manufacturing Location: Hythe, Kent Salary:  £34,000+ (negotiable dependent on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm with a 1pm finish on Fridays! Contacts: Emily Powell & Sammy Messenger, Pearson Whiffin Recruitment – Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. Pearson Whiffin Recruitment is working with a long-established precision engineering business operating within a high-quality, safety-critical manufacturing environment. The organisation specialises in producing complex metal components and tooling to exacting standards and has built a strong reputation for stability, craftsmanship and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for an experienced Toolmaker who enjoys hands-on problem solving, working closely with production teams and taking genuine pride in the reliability and performance of the tooling they produce and maintain. The Role Manufacture, maintain and repair press tools and production tooling to a high standard Diagnose tooling issues and carry out modifications to improve performance and reliability Work from detailed engineering drawings and specifications to produce accurate tooling components Support continuous improvement by applying knowledge gained from historic tool failures and repairs Use a range of toolroom equipment including lathes, milling machines, grinders and wire erosion Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to support manufacturing output Maintain safe working practices and high standards of housekeeping within the toolroom About You Proven experience working as a Toolmaker within a manufacturing or toolroom environment Strong background in press tooling or precision metal components Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings Experience using both manual and CNC toolroom machinery Methodical approach with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills Comfortable working as part of a close-knit, hands-on engineering team Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent engineering training preferred Why Join? Stable, long-established manufacturing business with strong staff retention Day shift role with an early finish every Friday Supportive, family-oriented working environment Varied, technically interesting tooling work Competitive salary based on experience Pension scheme and additional benefits Free on-site parking