Toolmaker

Toolmaker (Production Toolroom) East Sussex Up to £43,000 + Benefits Full-Time | Rotating Shifts Overview An established manufacturing business is looking to recruit an experienced Toolmaker to support its internal toolroom function. This is a hands-on position focused on maintaining and repairing tooling within a live production environment, rather than purely new tool manufacture. You’ll be part of a small, skilled team supporting a fast-paced operation where tooling reliability directly impacts output. The Role You’ll be responsible for: • Manufacturing, repairing and modifying tooling to support production • Responding to tooling breakdowns and restoring production capability • Working from engineering drawings to tight tolerances • Producing complex, multi-part tooling assemblies • Carrying out manual machining operations including milling, turning and grinding • CNC machining where required (programming at machine control beneficial) • Supporting ongoing improvements in tooling performance • Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime What We’re Looking For • Proven experience working as a Toolmaker within a production environment • Strong background in tool repair, maintenance and modification • Confident with manual machining (milling, turning, grinding) • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings • Experience working to tight tolerances and deadlines • Comfortable operating within a busy, production-led toolroom • Flexible approach and willingness to support wider team objectives Desirable (Not Essential) • Experience with mould tooling or similar production tooling environments • Exposure to high-volume or continuous manufacturing processes • CNC milling experience (programming, setting, operating) • Experience working within quality-controlled environments What’s on Offer • Salary up to £43,700 depending on experience • Private medical insurance • Company pension with matched contributions • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + additional leave entitlement • Stable, long-term opportunity within a well-established manufacturing business Important This role is not suited to production CNC machinists looking to step into toolmaking. We’re specifically looking for candidates with hands-on toolroom experience, particularly within production support environments. Apply If you’re currently working within a toolroom and looking for a stable, long-term opportunity where you can make an immediate impact, apply now or get in touch for more detail