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 of a Toolmaker/ Tooling Engineer: * 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 of a Toolmaker/ Tooling Engineer: * 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