CNC Toolmaker / Tooling Technician

Bridgwater Area | £42,000 per annum + Bonus | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a CNC Toolmaker / Tooling Technician to join a skilled manufacturing team in the Bridgwater area.

This hands-on role focuses on precision toolmaking to tight tolerances, supporting production agility, equipment reliability, and site safety. You will play a key role in manufacturing and refurbishing tooling to exacting standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Key Duties:

• Manufacture and refurbish high-precision, low-tolerance tooling from technical drawings.
• Operate CNC and manual workshop equipment, including XYZ ProTrak machines.
• Work closely with design teams to develop new tooling solutions.
• Provide timely engineering solutions to manufacturing challenges.
• Support improvements to tooling and production processes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workshop environment.
• Assist the maintenance team when required.
• Contribute to Manufacturing Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Support and mentor colleagues and apprentices where appropriate.

Requirements:

• Apprentice-trained NVQ or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Proven experience in precision machining, tool design, and fabrication.
• Skilled in high-precision, low-tolerance toolmaking.
• Experience operating CNC and manual machining equipment.
• Experience with XYZ ProTrak machines beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances.
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Innovative and proactive approach to work.

What We Offer:

• £42,000 per annum.
• Bonus scheme.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Subsidised canteen.
• 33 days holiday.
• Permanent long-term opportunity.
• Supportive manufacturing environment with career development opportunities.

Interested?

Apply now with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this CNC Toolmaker / Tooling Technician opportunity in the Bridgwater area.