At a Glance
- Tasks: Set and operate CNC machinery, troubleshoot tooling, and support design teams.
- Company: Join West, a leader in healthcare innovation with a century-long legacy.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, pension contributions, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to sustainability and community support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient lives while growing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience in toolmaking and CNC machining required.
The predicted salary is between 30600 - 37400 £ per year.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Starting at £36,000 per year + annual bonus
Benefits: Pension (8% employer contribution), 25 days holiday entitlement (plus 8 public holidays), Life Assurance, paid Sick Leave, employee discount platform + more
Hours: Days - 7.45am – 3.20pm + early Friday finish (36 hour week)
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the centre of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set & operate CNC/NC grinders including surface, centerless, cylindrical and jig grinders
- Set & operate NC and manual lathes and mills
- Set & operate EDM and WEDM machinery
- Perform final assembly of new plastic and elastomer injection/compression molds and press tools.
- Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify existing tooling.
- Provide technical support to design teams, contractors, and production staff.
- Comply with all corporate and local site Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures and regulations
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, raising questions where needed.
- Act with professionalism and integrity in line with company standards.
- Report and resolve any near miss accidents, incidents or HSE irregularities and prevent future occurrences
- Resolve issues within your area and escalate when necessary through the LDMS process.
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
- Required: Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3 level/City and Guilds or equivalent relevant work experience
- Desirable: Higher National Certificate in Engineering Discipline
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Required:
- Extensive experience in plastic injection mould and press tool manufacture
- Strong CNC and conventional toolroom machining experience (mills, lathes, grinders)
- Proficient in precision measurement, modern cutting techniques, and engineering drawing interpretation
- Competent PC user
West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Senior Toolmaker in Bodmin employer: West Pharmaceutical Service Cornwall
At West, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of our team members. With competitive benefits such as an 8% pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement, and opportunities for professional growth, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in our mission to improve patient lives while enjoying a fulfilling career in a company that values sustainability and community engagement.
Contact Details:
West Pharmaceutical Service Cornwall Recruitment Team
