Tooling Maintenance Engineering Technician

JR United Kingdom; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing organisation in Bridgwater is seeking a skilled Tooling Maintenance Technician for a permanent position. The role involves tool fabrication, maintenance of machinery, and collaborating with design teams to innovate tooling solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in precision machining and a relevant engineering qualification. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Up to £37,000 per annum

Competitive pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in precision machining, tool design, and fabrication.
• Hands-on experience with planned and reactive maintenance of industrial machinery.
• Apprentice trained engineering qualification or equivalent technical certification.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and refurbish tooling to technical drawings using manual and CNC equipment.
• Collaborate with design teams to interpret engineering drawings.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Provide creative engineering solutions to manufacturing challenges.
• Contribute to Manufacturing Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Precision machining

Tool design and fabrication

Planned and reactive maintenance

Problem-solving

Education

Apprentice trained engineering qualification

Job description

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Client:

Owen Daniels

Location:

bridgwater, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

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Job Description:

Tooling Maintenance Technician
Permanent PositionWe are seeking a skilled and proactive Tooling Maintenance Technician to join a global manufacturing organisation at their state-of-the-art facility. This is a permanent position offering long-term career development within a stable and growing business.
This is a hands-on role, combining tool fabrication with maintenance support for facilities, where youll play a key part in ensuring tools are ready and machines in good working order.
Experience & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in precision machining, tool design and fabrication is ideal
• Hands on experience with planned and reactive maintenance of industrial machinery and facilities equipment

• Apprentice trained engineering qualification or equivalent technical certification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tool Fabrication: Manufacture and refurbish tooling to technical drawings using manual and CNC workshop equipment. Deliver to specification, on time, and to quality standards.
  
• Tool Design & Development: Collaborate with design teams to interpret engineering drawings and develop new tooling solutions that support evolving products, machinery, and processes.
  
• Maintenance Activities: Perform planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery and facilities equipment. Diagnose faults and implement effective repairs to minimise disruption.
  
• Innovation & Problem Solving: Provide timely, creative engineering solutions to manufacturing challenges. Propose and implement innovations to improve tooling and production processes.
  
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to Manufacturing Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Support process optimisation and operational efficiency.

Package & Benefits:

• Up to £37,000 per annum, depending on experience + bonus
• Monday to Friday working pattern with an early finish on Fridays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities within a global organisation

If you're a forward-thinking maintenance Technician looking for a permanent opportunity in a thriving, innovative environment we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career.

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