Toolmaker Engineering Technician 6752

Toolmaker Engineering Technician

Location: Primarily site-based, UK (Occasional UK travel may be required)
Hours: Full Time | Permanent
Salary: £42,000 + benefits

​​​Overview

We are recruiting a hands-on Toolmaker Engineering Technician to join a busy manufacturing site in Bridgwater. This role focuses on high-precision toolmaking to tight tolerances, supporting production efficiency, equipment reliability and site safety. You will play a key role in enabling fast responses to new designs and production demands while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities of a Toolmaker Engineering Technician

• Manufacture and refurbish high-precision, low-tolerance tooling to engineering drawings
• Operate manual and CNC machinery, including XYZ ProTrak machines
• Support tooling design and development in collaboration with engineering teams
• Provide creative, practical solutions to manufacturing challenges
• Maintain a clean, safe and efficient workshop environment
• Support maintenance activities when required
• Contribute to continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence initiatives
• Assist with mentoring apprentices and sharing technical knowledge

Key Skills and Experience

• Apprentice-trained engineer or equivalent technical qualification
• Proven experience in precision machining and toolmaking
• Strong manual and CNC milling and turning skills
• Experience working to extremely tight tolerances
• Good problem-solving, time management and communication skills
• Proactive, detail-focused and team-oriented approach

Additional Information

• Site-based role in Bridgwater
• Occasional UK travel may be required
• Right to work in the UK is essential

How to Apply
To be considered for this role, please email your CV to andrew.penrith@first-base.co.uk or call Andrew on 01453 755330.

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