Toolmaker

Location: Saint Leonards-on-Sea

Toolmaker
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced  Toolmaker  to join a well-established manufacturing business during an exciting period of growth. You will be responsible for the manufacture, repair and maintenance of production tooling, ensuring equipment remains in excellent working condition to support efficient manufacturing operations.
This is a hands-on role requiring a high level of precision, technical expertise and attention to detail, working within a busy toolroom environment to meet demanding production schedules.
Toolmaker

Key Responsibilities
Manufacture, repair and maintain production tooling to support manufacturing requirements.
Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on tooling to minimise production downtime.
Produce components to precise specifications and tight engineering tolerances.
Interpret and work accurately from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Transfer technical information from drawings into finished products with a high degree of accuracy.
Ensure all work is completed within agreed timescales while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
Maintain accurate records where required and comply with company procedures.
Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to resolve tooling issues efficiently.
Follow safe working practices at all times and contribute to a safe working environment.
Toolmaker - About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Toolmaking or Production Engineering.
Previous experience working within a busy toolroom or manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of tool manufacture, repair and maintenance techniques.
The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to tight tolerances.
Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
A flexible, proactive approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
A strong commitment to health and safety and safe working practices.
Toolmaker Benefits
Competitive salary of up to  £47k  per annum, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, An additional day off for your birthday, Company pension with employer contributions matched up to 10%, Private medical insurance, Discretionary bonus scheme, Life insurance, Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, Company sick pay, Health and wellbeing programme, Financial planning support, Free annual flu vaccinations, Free on-site parking, Staff canteen, Employee referral scheme, Company events and Bereavement leave.
Toolmaker hours of work
6:00am  2:00pm
8:00am  4:00pm
2:00pm  10:00pm
If you are an experienced Toolmaker looking to join a growing manufacturing business where your skills will be valued, we would love to hear from you.