Toolmaker / Toolroom Technician
Location : Coppice Alupack, Blackmill, Bridgend
Salary : £33,000-£35,000 DOE
Hours : Monday to Friday (6am to 2pm or 2pm to 10pm on a rotating shift)
Contract : Full-time, permanent
Department : Engineering
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Toolmaker / Toolroom Technician to join our Engineering team at Coppice Alupack in Blackmill, Bridgend.
This is a hands-on role focused on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of press tooling, while supporting production and contributing to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement activities.
You'll be a practical, well-rounded engineer with strong problem-solving skills, capable of working independently while also collaborating closely with maintenance, engineering, and production teams.
Key responsibilities
As a Toolmaker / Toolroom Technician, you will:
Maintain and repair press tooling to support production requirements
Operate manual lathes and milling machines
Work with CNC milling machines and CAM systems
Carry out surface grinding and precision engineering tasks
Support fault-finding and quality improvement within a production environment
Use and maintain accurate records of tooling and work completed
Maintain excellent housekeeping standards in line with BRC accreditation
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety (HSE) requirements
Complete Hazard Tags where required
Actively support continuous improvement initiatives
Carry out additional engineering duties as required to support the business
Who You'll Work With
Maintenance and Engineering teams
Production teams
Other site teams and stakeholders as required
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience & Skills
Background in a mechanical engineering or manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing principles
Experience maintaining and repairing tooling
Competent using manual lathes and milling machines
Experience with CNC milling
Understanding of Health & Safety requirements
Good communication skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Flexible approach to meet business and departmental needs
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Ability to work on own initiative and manage priorities
Full UK driving licence
Desirable
Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent manufacturing background
Experience with CAM systems
CMM training or experience
Why Join Coppice Alupack
Stable Monday-Friday working pattern
Opportunity to work in a skilled, technical engineering role
Supportive team environment
Focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Chance to develop and expand your engineering skill set
If you're a skilled Toolmaker or Toolroom Technician looking to join a well-established manufacturing environment where quality and safety matter, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be part of our Engineering team!
No agencies please.
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