Tooling Engineer – Bridgwater | £37,000 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 £37,000 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