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.