Toolmaker

Job in Poole, Dorset County, BH15, England, UK

Listing for: Rubicon Recruitment

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-27

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing Engineer, Machine Operator, Woodworking

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 14.5 - 18 GBP Hourly GBP 14.50 18.00 HOUR

Toolmaker Poole Up to £18 per hour Are you a skilled Toolmaker who takes pride in precision, ownership and craftsmanship?
This is a long-term opportunity for a Toolmaker who enjoys hands-on manual machining and wants stability, autonomy and room to develop within a well-established manufacturing environment. Working as a Toolmaker, you will play a key role in producing high-quality bespoke tooling and components, taking full responsibility for your work from drawing to finished part. As a Toolmaker, you will benefit from:

Competitive hourly pay up to £18 per hour, based on experience
23 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Overtime available at enhanced rates
Stable, long-term employment within a growing engineering business
Early finish on Fridays
Free on-site parking
Complimentary drinks and subsidised snacks during breaks
A clean, organised workshop with a strong focus on quality and safety

As a Toolmaker, your responsibilities will include:

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to manufacture components accurately
Producing bespoke jigs and fixtures to meet machining requirements
Operating and programming an XYZ Proto

TRAK SM milling machine
Operating manual milling machines and lathes
Inspecting your own work to ensure components meet ISO
9001 Standard
Maintaining excellent housekeeping and adhering to Health & Safety procedures

As a Toolmaker, your experience will include:

A minimum of 3 years experience in manual machining, including milling and turning
Strong attention to detail with a methodical, quality-driven approach
The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Confidence working to deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
A proactive mindset with a desire to learn and develop as a Toolmaker

Working hours are 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm, with an early finish on Friday at 2:00pm. If you re ready to take the next step in your career as a Toolmaker and want a role where your skills and attention to detail are genuinely valued, apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ella Deeley at Rubicon for more information.