Toolmaker/ Tooling Engineer

First Base; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Bridgwater is seeking a Toolmaker/ Tooling Engineer to manufacture and refurbish tooling to technical drawings. You will collaborate with design teams, perform maintenance on machinery, and contribute to process improvements. Ideal candidates will have CNC machining skills and an engineering qualification. This role offers a salary between £35,000 - £37,000 and may include occasional travel.

Benefits

Up to 4% bonus

Qualifications

• Proficient in manual and CNC milling and turning.
• Apprentice-trained engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience in precision machining and tool design.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and refurbish tooling to technical drawings.
• Collaborate with design teams to develop new tooling solutions.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery.

Skills

Proficient in manual and CNC milling and turning

Apprentice-trained engineering qualification or equivalent technical certification

Proven experience in precision machining, tool design, and fabrication

Hands-on experience with both planned and reactive maintenance of industrial machinery and facilities

Excellent attention to detail and adherence to specifications

Strong task prioritisation and time management skills

Effective problem-solving and decision-making ability

Clear communicator and strong collaborator

Proactive with a mindset for innovation and continuous improvement

Education

Apprentice-trained engineering qualification or equivalent technical certification

Job description

Overview

Toolmaker/ Tooling Engineer — Location: Bridgwater. Hours: Full Time Hours Monday to Friday - Flexi Time. Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum + up to 4% bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture and refurbish tooling to technical drawings using manual and CNC workshop equipment, ensuring delivery to specification, on time, and to quality standards.
• Collaborate with design teams to interpret engineering drawings and develop new tooling solutions to support evolving products, machinery, and processes.
• Perform both planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery and facilities equipment; diagnose faults and implement effective repairs to minimise disruption.
• Provide timely and creative engineering solutions to manufacturing challenges, proposing and implementing innovations to improve tooling and production processes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workshop environment through proactive housekeeping and strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support process optimisation to enhance operational efficiency.
• Mentor and support colleagues, including apprentices, and share technical expertise across teams.

Key Skills

• Proficient in manual and CNC milling and turning
• Apprentice-trained engineering qualification or equivalent technical certification
• Proven experience in precision machining, tool design, and fabrication
• Hands-on experience with both planned and reactive maintenance of industrial machinery and facilities
• Excellent attention to detail and adherence to specifications
• Strong task prioritisation and time management skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Clear communicator and strong collaborator
• Proactive with a mindset for innovation and continuous improvement
• Occasional UK travel may be required