Manual CNC toolmaker/ machinist Bridgwater Area 37l for days - 42,000 for shifts 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: 37- 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. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Jun 14, 2026
Full time
Manual CNC toolmaker/ machinist Bridgwater Area 37l for days - 42,000 for shifts 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: 37- 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. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Precision Grinder / Toolmaker Redruth 30,000 - 35,000 per year 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Precision Grinder / Toolmaker based in Redruth. As a Precision Grinder / Toolmaker, you will be responsible for crafting, modifying and maintaining the custom tools, jigs, fixtures and moulds used in production. You will operate advanced manual and CNC grinding machines to shape metal and alloys to extremely strict geometric tolerances, often within a few microns. Key Duties: Set up and operate a variety of grinding machines, including surface, cylindrical, universal, and tool and cutter grinders, to shape raw materials. Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and 2D/3D CAD models to manufacture parts to precise specifications. Utilise precision measurement instruments such as micrometres, vernier callipers, gauges and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to ensure product conformity. Troubleshoot tooling breakdowns, repair dies and fixtures, and determine whether a tool can be fixed on the machine or requires removal to the toolroom. Perform routine maintenance on grinding equipment, dress grinding wheels, and maintain a clean and safe workspace. Requirements: Strong ability to work to minute tolerances and meet critical geometrical tolerancing requirements. Understanding of various metals, alloys and material properties. Ability to use hand tools such as files and hacksaws for bench fitting and fine finishing. Ideally completed an apprenticeship in Toolmaking, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum of 1 year's experience in mechanical engineering. What We Offer: Canteen. Company pension. Cycle to work scheme. Employee discount. Free parking. Health and wellbeing programme. On-site parking. Sick pay. Interested? Apply now! Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Precision Grinder / Toolmaker Redruth 30,000 - 35,000 per year 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Precision Grinder / Toolmaker based in Redruth. As a Precision Grinder / Toolmaker, you will be responsible for crafting, modifying and maintaining the custom tools, jigs, fixtures and moulds used in production. You will operate advanced manual and CNC grinding machines to shape metal and alloys to extremely strict geometric tolerances, often within a few microns. Key Duties: Set up and operate a variety of grinding machines, including surface, cylindrical, universal, and tool and cutter grinders, to shape raw materials. Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and 2D/3D CAD models to manufacture parts to precise specifications. Utilise precision measurement instruments such as micrometres, vernier callipers, gauges and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to ensure product conformity. Troubleshoot tooling breakdowns, repair dies and fixtures, and determine whether a tool can be fixed on the machine or requires removal to the toolroom. Perform routine maintenance on grinding equipment, dress grinding wheels, and maintain a clean and safe workspace. Requirements: Strong ability to work to minute tolerances and meet critical geometrical tolerancing requirements. Understanding of various metals, alloys and material properties. Ability to use hand tools such as files and hacksaws for bench fitting and fine finishing. Ideally completed an apprenticeship in Toolmaking, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum of 1 year's experience in mechanical engineering. What We Offer: Canteen. Company pension. Cycle to work scheme. Employee discount. Free parking. Health and wellbeing programme. On-site parking. Sick pay. Interested? Apply now! Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Toolmaker Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 DOE Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm Friday: 7:30am - 1:00pm Flexible working hours available where required Holiday - 20 days per year plus bank holidays Performance-related Christmas bonus scheme linked to annual company turnover Role Overview A well-established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join their engineering team. This is a hands-on role within a busy production environment, responsible for the manufacture, repair, and maintenance of press tools, jigs, and fixtures used in day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring tooling reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting efficient production output across the site. Key Responsibilities Manufacture, assemble, and repair press tools, jigs, and fixtures used in production. Strip down, inspect, fault-find, and rebuild tooling to restore full functionality. Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on press tools to minimise downtime. Work from engineering drawings to produce precision toolroom components. Set and operate manual milling, turning, and grinding machines. Perform bench fitting, hand finishing, and assembly to tight tolerances. Carry out tool trials, adjustments, and modifications to ensure correct performance. Use precision measuring equipment to inspect tooling and components. Support production teams by responding quickly to tooling breakdowns and issues. Ensure all tooling meets safety, quality, and production standards. Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workshop organisation. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Toolmaker in a manufacturing or engineering environment. Strong experience with press tools, jigs, fixtures, or similar tooling. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Experience with manual machining (milling, turning, grinding). Strong bench fitting and precision assembly skills. Competent using measuring equipment (micrometres, verniers, gauges). Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Desirable Experience Press tooling experience in a production or high-volume environment. Background in maintenance toolroom or production engineering support. CNC machining experience (advantageous but not essential). Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.
Jun 08, 2026
Full time
Toolmaker Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 DOE Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm Friday: 7:30am - 1:00pm Flexible working hours available where required Holiday - 20 days per year plus bank holidays Performance-related Christmas bonus scheme linked to annual company turnover Role Overview A well-established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join their engineering team. This is a hands-on role within a busy production environment, responsible for the manufacture, repair, and maintenance of press tools, jigs, and fixtures used in day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring tooling reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting efficient production output across the site. Key Responsibilities Manufacture, assemble, and repair press tools, jigs, and fixtures used in production. Strip down, inspect, fault-find, and rebuild tooling to restore full functionality. Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on press tools to minimise downtime. Work from engineering drawings to produce precision toolroom components. Set and operate manual milling, turning, and grinding machines. Perform bench fitting, hand finishing, and assembly to tight tolerances. Carry out tool trials, adjustments, and modifications to ensure correct performance. Use precision measuring equipment to inspect tooling and components. Support production teams by responding quickly to tooling breakdowns and issues. Ensure all tooling meets safety, quality, and production standards. Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workshop organisation. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Toolmaker in a manufacturing or engineering environment. Strong experience with press tools, jigs, fixtures, or similar tooling. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Experience with manual machining (milling, turning, grinding). Strong bench fitting and precision assembly skills. Competent using measuring equipment (micrometres, verniers, gauges). Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Desirable Experience Press tooling experience in a production or high-volume environment. Background in maintenance toolroom or production engineering support. CNC machining experience (advantageous but not essential). Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.
Tool Technician Based in Wotton, Surrey (Own transport is required due to Rural location) Monday - Friday / 8am - 4.30pm The Tool technician is tasked with supporting the production department daily, based in the tool room. Working with other team members cleaning and servicing of Injection moulding tools with timely turnaround to maintain production schedules. The cleaning and servicing of the injection moulding tools requires good attention to detail and quality of workmanship that are vital to this role. What You'll Be Doing The Tooling technician will be servicing and cleaning injection mould tools, stripping them down for cleaning, inspecting for issues and reporting any found, reassembling the tools after servicing, and returning the tools to the production department. On occasion other responsibilities for the repair, maintenance, and calibration of tools, jigs, fixtures, and instruments may be required Daily servicing & cleaning of mould tools in the tool room or in the factory. Carrying out the repairs, modifications and servicing of injection moulding tools and other associated tooling. Document service & repair work by completing electronic records, including photographs of issues documented. At times support production by completing cleans or repairs in the clean room factory. To carry out, cleaning and servicing on other toolroom and production equipment as required from time to time. Assist in equipment repairs and breakdown if required. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment. What You'll Bring You will hold a C&G's, NVQ or Apprenticeship trained Solid experience in mechanical assembly & disassembly and basic wiring. Experience of Manual and CNC machine tools to include all or some of the following: Surface Grinder, CNC, VMC, Milling and Centre Lathe Mechanical Engineering / toolmaker apprenticeship, with experience in injection molding tools although not essential. High precision injection tooling, polishing, and finishing experience is desirable. Hot runner experience and multi-cavity high is also advantageous Be able to read and understand 2D component Drawings, experience with wiring drawings also advantageous Core Computer skills using email, excel and word documents. Work in a small team with good communication & co-operation Ability to work under pressure and keep to deadlines. Ability to adapt to change and maintain a positive attitude and continuous improvements.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Tool Technician Based in Wotton, Surrey (Own transport is required due to Rural location) Monday - Friday / 8am - 4.30pm The Tool technician is tasked with supporting the production department daily, based in the tool room. Working with other team members cleaning and servicing of Injection moulding tools with timely turnaround to maintain production schedules. The cleaning and servicing of the injection moulding tools requires good attention to detail and quality of workmanship that are vital to this role. What You'll Be Doing The Tooling technician will be servicing and cleaning injection mould tools, stripping them down for cleaning, inspecting for issues and reporting any found, reassembling the tools after servicing, and returning the tools to the production department. On occasion other responsibilities for the repair, maintenance, and calibration of tools, jigs, fixtures, and instruments may be required Daily servicing & cleaning of mould tools in the tool room or in the factory. Carrying out the repairs, modifications and servicing of injection moulding tools and other associated tooling. Document service & repair work by completing electronic records, including photographs of issues documented. At times support production by completing cleans or repairs in the clean room factory. To carry out, cleaning and servicing on other toolroom and production equipment as required from time to time. Assist in equipment repairs and breakdown if required. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment. What You'll Bring You will hold a C&G's, NVQ or Apprenticeship trained Solid experience in mechanical assembly & disassembly and basic wiring. Experience of Manual and CNC machine tools to include all or some of the following: Surface Grinder, CNC, VMC, Milling and Centre Lathe Mechanical Engineering / toolmaker apprenticeship, with experience in injection molding tools although not essential. High precision injection tooling, polishing, and finishing experience is desirable. Hot runner experience and multi-cavity high is also advantageous Be able to read and understand 2D component Drawings, experience with wiring drawings also advantageous Core Computer skills using email, excel and word documents. Work in a small team with good communication & co-operation Ability to work under pressure and keep to deadlines. Ability to adapt to change and maintain a positive attitude and continuous improvements.
Looking for a hands-on part-time engineering role with variety, flexibility, and great benefits? Join Weald Electronics in Slinfold as a Mechanical Engineer / QC Inspector today! Mechanical EngineerSlinfold, West Sussex 23 - 24.75 hours per week over three days £14 - £14.75 per hour Permanent contract Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK Weald Electronics Ltd, part of The Lodge Group, is a trusted manufacturer of high-performance connectors and electro-mechanical assemblies. Known for quality, innovation, and reliability, we support industries where precision is critical. With a supportive culture and opportunities to grow, this is an exciting time to join our dedicated team. The Role We're looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineer / QC Inspector to support our Production, Engineering, and Quality departments. The role is varied, offering plenty of hands-on tasks while also playing a vital role in inspection and quality assurance. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and repair assembly jigs and small tools Manufacture and adapt simple tooling for production Carry out small batch modifications using lathes, drills, milling machines, and hand tools Prototype new parts for testing and evaluation Support the QA department with timely and accurate inspection of sub-assemblies and incoming goods Record inspection results and complete non-conformance reports when required Provide feedback to the Quality Manager to support continuous improvement Operate at all times to company's quality and health & safety standards Benefits: Competitive hourly rate: £14.00 - £14.75 (depending on experience) Contributory pension scheme 23 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata) Holiday entitlement increases with service (up to 25 days) Paid Christmas closure 2x discretionary annual bonuses (June & December) Employee assistance programme with 24/7 helpline, wellbeing app & discounts Free onsite parking The Ideal Candidate We're looking for a practical engineer with a strong mechanical background and a proactive, adaptable approach. You'll be someone who takes pride in accuracy and can balance both production and quality tasks. About you: Due to the location of this role, applicants must have a valid driving licence and access to their own vehicle Able to interpret technical drawings Previous hands-on experience in machining, toolmaking, or precision engineering Skilled in the use of lathes, drills, mills, and other workshop tools Familiar with mechanical and optical measuring equipment High attention to detail and accuracy Flexible, adaptable, and keen to learn new skills Basic IT skills This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, friendly company where you'll receive a full handover before the current post-holder retires. How to apply for the role: If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please. Other suitable skills and experience include Mechanical Technician, Quality Inspector, Toolmaker, Maintenance Engineer, Machinist, CNC Operator, Production Engineer, Mechanical Assembler, Quality Engineer, Fitter/Turner
Sep 26, 2025
Full time
Looking for a hands-on part-time engineering role with variety, flexibility, and great benefits? Join Weald Electronics in Slinfold as a Mechanical Engineer / QC Inspector today! Mechanical EngineerSlinfold, West Sussex 23 - 24.75 hours per week over three days £14 - £14.75 per hour Permanent contract Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK Weald Electronics Ltd, part of The Lodge Group, is a trusted manufacturer of high-performance connectors and electro-mechanical assemblies. Known for quality, innovation, and reliability, we support industries where precision is critical. With a supportive culture and opportunities to grow, this is an exciting time to join our dedicated team. The Role We're looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineer / QC Inspector to support our Production, Engineering, and Quality departments. The role is varied, offering plenty of hands-on tasks while also playing a vital role in inspection and quality assurance. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and repair assembly jigs and small tools Manufacture and adapt simple tooling for production Carry out small batch modifications using lathes, drills, milling machines, and hand tools Prototype new parts for testing and evaluation Support the QA department with timely and accurate inspection of sub-assemblies and incoming goods Record inspection results and complete non-conformance reports when required Provide feedback to the Quality Manager to support continuous improvement Operate at all times to company's quality and health & safety standards Benefits: Competitive hourly rate: £14.00 - £14.75 (depending on experience) Contributory pension scheme 23 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata) Holiday entitlement increases with service (up to 25 days) Paid Christmas closure 2x discretionary annual bonuses (June & December) Employee assistance programme with 24/7 helpline, wellbeing app & discounts Free onsite parking The Ideal Candidate We're looking for a practical engineer with a strong mechanical background and a proactive, adaptable approach. You'll be someone who takes pride in accuracy and can balance both production and quality tasks. About you: Due to the location of this role, applicants must have a valid driving licence and access to their own vehicle Able to interpret technical drawings Previous hands-on experience in machining, toolmaking, or precision engineering Skilled in the use of lathes, drills, mills, and other workshop tools Familiar with mechanical and optical measuring equipment High attention to detail and accuracy Flexible, adaptable, and keen to learn new skills Basic IT skills This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, friendly company where you'll receive a full handover before the current post-holder retires. How to apply for the role: If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please. Other suitable skills and experience include Mechanical Technician, Quality Inspector, Toolmaker, Maintenance Engineer, Machinist, CNC Operator, Production Engineer, Mechanical Assembler, Quality Engineer, Fitter/Turner
