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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*
