Job Description
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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