Senior Toolmaker

West Pharmaceutical Service Cornwall; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services Cornwall is seeking an experienced toolroom machinist to set and operate CNC/NC grinders, lathes, and mills across a 36-hour week in Bodmin. You will interpret engineering drawings, troubleshoot tooling, and support design and production teams.

Essential qualifications include an engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3, with higher qualification desirable. The role offers a permanent contract with a starting salary of £36,000 plus an annual bonus and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3 level or equivalent.
• Desirable: HNC in Engineering Discipline.

Responsibilities

• Set & operate CNC/NC grinders including surface, centerless, cylindrical and jig grinders.
• Set & operate NC and manual lathes and mills.
• Set & operate EDM and WEDM machinery.
• Perform final assembly of new plastic and elastomer injection/compression molds and press tools.
• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify existing tooling.
• Provide technical support to design teams, contractors, and production staff.
• Comply with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings; raise questions when needed.

Skills

CNC toolroom machining

Precision measurement

Engineering drawing interpretation

PC literacy

Education

NVQ3/City & Guilds equivalent

Higher National Certificate (Desirable)

Tools

CNC machinery

Precision measurement tools

Job description

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Starting at £36,000 per year + annual bonus

Benefits: Pension (8% employer contribution), 25 days holiday entitlement (plus 8 public holidays), Life Assurance, paid Sick Leave, employee discount platform + more

Hours: Days - 7.45am - 3.20pm + early Friday finish (36 hour week)

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the centre of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life‑saving and life‑enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set & operate CNC/NC grinders including surface, centerless, cylindrical and jig grinders
• Set & operate NC and manual lathes and mills
• Set & operate EDM and WEDM machinery
• Perform final assembly of new plastic and elastomer injection/compression molds and press tools.
• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify existing tooling.
• Provide technical support to design teams, contractors, and production staff.
• Comply with all corporate and local site Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures and regulations
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, raising questions where needed.
• Act with professionalism and integrity in line with company standards.
• Report and resolve any near miss accidents, incidents or HSE irregularities and prevent future occurrences
• Resolve issues within your area and escape when necessary through the LDMS process.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Required: Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3 level/City and Guilds or equivalent relevant work experience
• Desirable: Higher National Certificate in Engineering Discipline

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Required:
  • Extensive experience in plastic injection mould and press tool manufacture
  • Strong CNC and conventional toolroom machining experience (mills, lathes, grinders)
  • Proficient in precision measurement, modern cutting techniques, and engineering drawing interpretation
  • Competent PC user

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post‑offer background screening and/or drug screening