NVQ Engineering Toolmaker (CNC)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency in Bridgwater seeks an NVQ Engineering Toolmaker (CNC) for a permanent role focusing on precision toolmaking. Responsibilities include manufacturing high-precision tooling, collaborating with design teams, and implementing process improvements. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ qualification and proven experience in precision machining, including CNC work. Competitive salary of £37k-£42k plus benefits and bonus scheme.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Excellent benefits package

Subsidised canteen

33 days' holiday

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-precision, low-tolerance tooling to technical drawings.
• Collaborate to interpret engineering drawings and develop tooling solutions.
• Contribute to Manufacturing Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Precision machining

Tool design

CNC machining

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ or equivalent engineering qualification

Tools

XYZ ProTrak machines

Job description

Bridgwater | Salary: £37k-£42k plus bonus | Hours: Weekdays 8am-5pm or alternate shifts 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm | Permanent

Introduction

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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).

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.