Tooling Maintenance Engineer

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