Toolmaker
Job in
East Sussex, Lewes District, East Sussex, RH15 0FH, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-28
Listing for:
Kingdom People
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-28
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Fabrication
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Are you an experienced Toolmaker with a strong background in engineering or manufacturing? Do you have experience working from technical drawings, manufacturing tooling to tight tolerances and carrying out tool repairs and maintenance? If so, this Toolmaker role could be an excellent opportunity for you!
This Toolmaker position is based in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. The working hours follow an earlies, days, lates rotating shift pattern Monday to Friday. The role is permanent and paying up to £43,700 depending on experience.
As the Toolmaker, you’ll play a key role in supporting the company’s manufacturing operation by producing, maintaining and repairing tooling to exact specifications and tolerances. You’ll work within a busy Tool Shop, using a range of machinery, hand tools and engineering equipment to deliver high-quality work within agreed timescales. You’ll also work closely with Designers, Customers and colleagues to ensure technical requirements are correctly understood and delivered, while identifying and rectifying tooling faults and operational issues.
You will need:
Proven experience working as a Toolmaker within an engineering, manufacturing or Toolroom environment
Strong ability to read, interpret and work accurately from detailed technical drawings
Experience manufacturing tooling to precise specifications and tight tolerances
Practical working knowledge of mechanical engineering and engineering workshop environments
Experience using a range of hand tools, machine tools and associated workshop equipment
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and rectify tooling or operational issues
Experience working within a busy Tool Shop and delivering work to tight deadlines
A relevant Engineering qualification or apprenticeship would be desirable
If you are interested in this role and think you have the skills and experience this company is looking for, then APPLY NOW. Alternatively, please call Tom Jones at Kingdom People on (phone number removed).
Kingdom People is acting in the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client
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