Machine operative Work, Jobs in Plymstock, Dev (with Salaries)

Tool Maker - Rotating Shift Pattern
Rittal-CSM —Plymouth
- £20.00 - £22.86 an hour
- Full-time
- CAD
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Tool Room Engineer
Sartorius —Stonehouse
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- Quality control
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quilting Machine Operator
Putnam Health Co —Plympton
- £14.08 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Forklift
- Programmable logic controllers
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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CNC machinist - Precision Engineer
Camtec Engineering —Plymouth
- Overtime
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- In-person
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Composite Technician
Princess Yachts Limited —Plymouth
- From £32,524.96 a year
- Overtime
- Quality control
- Power tools
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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CNC Operative (Mon-Thu 06:30-17:00)
The Play Company International Ltd —Kingsbridge
- £13.00 - £15.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Quality control
- In-person
- Manufacturing
- Free parking
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Grinding Operator
HQW Aerospace —Plymouth
- Full-time
- English
- Maths
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Fabricator
NOV Inc. —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Assembly
- Continuous improvement
- Power tools
Mould Repair Technician
BD —Plymouth
- £25,000 - £38,125 a year
- Overtime
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Computer skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Tool Room Machinist
HQW Aerospace —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Sprayer
AIS —Plymouth
- £33,467.20 a year
- Full-time
- Life insurance
Operator Temporary
HQW Aerospace —Plymouth
- Full-time
- English
- Maths
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Star and Citizen Machine / Turner / Setter / Operator / Programmer
DCE Holne Ltd —Buckfastleigh
- £25 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Welding
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
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Metal Cutter
Gates and Fences UK Ltd —Paignton
- From £27,040 a year
- Full-time
- Basic maths
- Maintenance
- Maths
- Free parking
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Warehouse Operatives
Omnia Resourcing —Paignton
- Up to £11.50 an hour
- Temporary
- Communication skills
CNC/Manual Machinist /Programmer (2nd shift)
Hanbury Autogil Ltd —Newton Abbot
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
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Production Operatives
Omnia Resourcing —Newton Abbot
- Up to £11.50 an hour
- Temporary
- Communication skills

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Tool Maker - Rotating Shift Pattern

Rittal-CSM
Plymouth

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£20.00 - £22.86 an hour

Benefits

Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free flu jabs
Annual leave
Discounted or free food
Company pension
Canteen
Life insurance
On-site parking

Qualifications

Reactive maintenance implementation
Tooling
CAD
Maintenance
Breakdown recovery
CMMS
Continuous improvement
Grinding
Milling
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) implementation
NVQ
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Root cause analysis
3D modelling
Toolmaking experience
BTEC
Planned maintenance

Full job description

Job Title:
Tool Maker - Rotating Shift Pattern

Location:
Rittal- CSM Ltd, Plymouth

Salary:
£20.00 - £22.86 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. 25% shift premium while on 15.00-23.00 shift.

Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-time

This is a full-time position, rotating between Monday-Friday 07.00 – 15.00 and 15.00-23.00. One week of each shift.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?

At Rittal-CSM, we believe in driving innovation and excellence. Our clients include some of the world’s leading technology companies major players in software, hardware, and cloud computing.

About Us
We specialise in enclosures, climate control systems, power distribution, and IT infrastructure for industrial and IT applications. Our success is built on a diverse and talented workforce.

The Opportunity
as we continue to grow, we are seeking a passionate Tool Maker to join our Toolroom team. In this role, you will contribute to our mission of operational excellence by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing tooling to ensure production runs efficiently and safely. You’ll collaborate closely with our Operations and Engineering teams, providing technical expertise to support production goals and improve tool reliability.

As a Tool Maker, you will be part of a well‑established team responsible for maintaining production tooling, jigs, and fixtures to ensure high levels of quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Apply problem‑solving techniques and continuous improvement principles to maximise tooling availability, improve performance, enhance quality, and reduce waste.
Design, fabricate, and commission new jigs and fixtures to support production processes.
Prioritise workload effectively to ensure timely responses to breakdowns and completion of planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
Perform reactive repairs on press tooling, jigs, fixtures, and machine parts.
Support new product introductions, ensuring equipment and processes meet operational requirements.
Analyse tooling issues and root causes, developing effective PPM and TPM activities.
Record all maintenance activities within the CMMS.
Source and procure spare components as required.
Support production teams to help ensure daily targets are met.
Assist Maintenance Engineers with breakdowns, repairs, PPM, and installation work across other factory equipment when needed.

Qualifications & Experience

Completed apprenticeship as a Mechanical Fitter, Machinist, or Toolmaker, OR NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering discipline / BTEC Level 3 Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
Knowledge of safe working practices within a machine shop environment.
Proven experience in toolmaking.
Experience with CNC lathe, CNC milling, and surface grinding.
Experience with CAD, 3D modelling, or Autodesk Inventor would be advantageous
Tooling design experience is desirable.
Experience with wire erosion, spark erosion, and TIG/JIG welding would be advantageous.

What We Value

Teamwork: Collaborating effectively across diverse teams.
Training: Commitment to continuous learning and development.
Communication: Clear and confident communication at all levels.
Recognition: Respect for diverse perspectives and contributions.

What’s in it for you?

Opportunity to make a real impact
Room for innovation and creativity
Career growth and development
Collaborative, supportive environment
Recognition and rewards

Rewards Package

£20.00 - £22.86 per hour depending on qualifications and experience
A companywide bonus based on attendance, productivity and quality
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus holiday purchasing scheme
Life insurance 3 x your salary
Pension contributions matched to 5%
Access to our Westfield Health provision
Access to our Smart Spending platform

We will review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis. As a result, the vacancy may close at any time once a suitable candidate is found.

Closing Date: Friday 14th August 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Rittal-CSM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Please Note: As part of our commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the safety of our employees, all prospective employees will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a sanction list check. These checks are essential to ensure that all candidates meet our stringent safety and compliance standards.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £20.00-£22.86 per hour

Benefits:

Canteen
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Free flu jabs
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking

Application question(s):

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK
Completed apprenticeship as a Mechanical Fitter, Machinist, or Toolmaker, OR NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering discipline / BTEC Level 3 Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
Experience with CNC lathe, CNC milling, and surface grinding.
Proven experience in toolmaking

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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Tool Maker - Rotating Shift Pattern

Tool Room Engineer

Quilting Machine Operator

CNC machinist - Precision Engineer

Composite Technician

CNC Operative (Mon-Thu 06:30-17:00)

Grinding Operator

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Mould Repair Technician

Tool Room Machinist

Sprayer

Operator Temporary

Star and Citizen Machine / Turner / Setter / Operator / Programmer

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Warehouse Operatives

CNC/Manual Machinist /Programmer (2nd shift)

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