Toolmaker

Our client, a respected and innovative manufacturing organisation, is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to support the manufacture of new tools, the repair and renovation of existing tooling, and the production of high-quality samples and prototypes. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional precision, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a technical team.

What’s on Offer?

• Job type: Full time, permanent
• Location: Hastings
• Comprehensive benefits package

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacture new tools, repair and renovate existing tools, and produce samples and prototypes to the required accuracy and quality.
• Plan jobs through all stages of manufacture, selecting appropriate machinery and processes to achieve the required tolerances.
• Work to very close tolerances and confidently interpret engineering drawings.
• Operate machinery and perform all activities safely and responsibly, maintaining a clean and organised working environment.
• Manage multiple tasks effectively, adapting to changing priorities and urgencies.
• Complete tasks within set timeframes to support departmental targets.
• Provide technical advice and assist in training other toolmakers, new employees, and apprentices.
• Ensure all tooling activities comply with company procedures.
• Observe all Health and Safety regulations and company policies.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Tooling Manager or Engineering Manager.

Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements:

• Good general education with strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Completed apprenticeship in toolmaking or a closely related discipline.
• Skilled in grinding, turning, milling, and spark eroding using both conventional and CNC machinery.
• Experience in injection moulding processes and Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) is essential.
• Proven ability to work to extremely fine tolerances.
• Confident in reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• A precise, methodical professional with excellent technical ability.
• Someone who thrives in a team environment and supports continuous improvement.
• A proactive individual who can adapt to shifting priorities and maintain high standards of quality.
• A strong communicator committed to safety, collaboration, and excellence.

How to Apply:
If you have the experience and drive suited to this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply directly through this advert with your CV.

If you know someone suitable for this role, share the word and through our referral scheme receive up to £250! Click here for further details on our recommendation scheme. This is just one of the many roles we are working on at the Sammons Recruitment Group. Please visit our website www.sammons.co.uk for full details on all Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities we are actively seeking candidates for. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. Any salary advertised is for search purposes only. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies.