CNC Toolmaker/Tooling Engineer

Acorn by Synergie; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled manufacturing firm in Bridgwater is seeking an NVQ Engineering Toolmaker (CNC) to join their team. This permanent role offers a salary of £37k-£42k plus bonuses, with a focus on precision toolmaking and support for production processes. Candidates should have experience in CNC and manual machining, particularly with XYZ ProTrak machines. The position offers excellent benefits, including a subsidised canteen and 33 days' holiday.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Excellent benefits package

Subsidised canteen

33 days' holiday

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained NVQ or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Proven experience in precision machining and fabrication.
• Skilled in high-precision, low-tolerance toolmaking.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and refurbish high-precision, low-tolerance tooling.
• Collaborate with design teams on tooling solutions.
• Propose innovations to improve tooling and production processes.

Skills

Precision machining

Tool design and fabrication

CNC machining

Manual machining

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Apprentice-trained NVQ or equivalent engineering qualification

Tools

XYZ ProTrak machines

Job description

Overview

CNC Toolmaker/ Tooling Engineer – Bridgwater. Permanent, £37k-£42k plus bonus. Weekdays 8am-5pm or alternate shifts 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm.

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an NVQ Engineering Toolmaker (CNC). This hands-on role focuses on precision toolmaking to tight tolerances, supporting production agility, equipment reliability, and site safety. The role ensures tools are manufactured to exacting standards and delivered on time, enabling the business to respond rapidly to new orders and designs while maintaining high levels of quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and refurbish high-precision, low-tolerance tooling to technical drawings using manual and CNC workshop equipment, including XYZ ProTrak machines.
• Collaborate with design teams to interpret engineering drawings and develop new tooling solutions.
• Provide timely, creative engineering solutions to manufacturing challenges.
• Propose and implement innovations to improve tooling and production processes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workshop environment through proactive housekeeping and adherence to safety protocols.
• Provide support to the maintenance team when required.
• Contribute to Manufacturing Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Assist in developing colleagues, including mentoring apprentices and sharing technical expertise.

Requirements

• Apprentice-trained NVQ or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Proven experience in precision machining, tool design, and fabrication.
• Skilled in high-precision, low-tolerance toolmaking.
• Experience with CNC and manual machining, particularly on XYZ ProTrak machines.
• High attention to detail and ability to work to extremely tight tolerances.
• Strong task prioritisation and time management skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Clear communication and ability to collaborate across functions.
• Initiative-driven with an innovative mindset.

The Offer

• Salary £37k per annum with weekday hours, finishing 1pm on Fridays.
• £42k per annum for alternate week shift pattern (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm).
• Bonus scheme.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Subsidised canteen.
• 33 days' holiday.
• Permanent role with long-term opportunities.

Interested? Apply now to join a skilled manufacturing team and develop your career as an NVQ Engineering Toolmaker (CNC).

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