Tooling Maintenance Engineer

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Bridgwater is seeking a Tooling Engineer to join their high-performing team. This role involves precision tooling and mechanical maintenance, ensuring operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has a strong background in machining and maintenance, with a proactive problem-solving mindset. A competitive salary of GBP37,000 per annum, bonuses, and benefits are offered, including flexible working times and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexi start/finish times

37-hour week Monday-Friday

Qualifications

• Strong background in precision machining, tool design, and fabrication.
• Experience maintaining and repairing industrial machinery and site equipment.
• Confident with manual & CNC turning/milling.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and refurbish tooling to tight specifications using both manual and CNC machinery.
• Work with the design team to interpret drawings and develop new tooling solutions.
• Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment and site facilities.
• Deliver fast, effective solutions to engineering challenges.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workshop environment.
• Support colleagues and apprentices with technical expertise.

Skills

Precision machining

Tool design

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Apprentice-trained or technically certified in engineering

Job description

Tooling Engineer Bridgwater GBP37,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Kingston Barnes is working exclusively with a leading manufacturing business based in Bridgwater, who are looking to bring on board a Tooling & Maintenance Engineering Technician to join their high-performing engineering team.

This is a hands-on, technically diverse role that blends precision tooling with mechanical maintenance, supporting production agility and operational efficiency across a busy, forward-thinking site. It s a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid background in precision machining and machinery maintenance who s ready to take ownership of tooling solutions and make a real impact on site reliability and performance.

What you'll be doing:

• Tool Fabrication Manufacture and refurbish tooling to tight specifications using both manual and CNC machinery.
• Design Collaboration Work with the design team to interpret drawings and develop new tooling solutions.
• Maintenance Support Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment and site facilities.
• Innovation & Problem Solving Deliver fast, effective solutions to engineering challenges and help optimise production processes.
• Workshop & Safety Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workshop environment.
• Mentoring & Team Support Support colleagues and apprentices with technical expertise.

What we re looking for:

• Apprentice-trained or technically certified in engineering.
• Strong background in precision machining, tool design, and fabrication.
• Experience maintaining and repairing industrial machinery and site equipment.
• Confident with manual & CNC turning/milling.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with excellent communication skills.

What s on offer

• GBP37,000 per annum
• Annual bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexi start/finish times
• 37-hour week Monday Friday

If you are interested, please call Ryan Guy or (phone number removed) or apply online

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position

Sponsorship is not available