Tooling Engineer

Overview

Tooling Engineer role at Bespak (Kings Lynn site, PE30 2JJ).

The salary range for this permanent, onsite role is between £46k and £55k plus a discretionary annual bonus. Our generous benefits package includes 28 days leave plus bank holidays, 8% company pension contribution to employees 3%, onsite parking and medical / dental / health / life assurance.

We offer a Relocation Package for anyone looking to move into the area and can offer skilled worker visa sponsorship to eligible candidates.

Working pattern: Mon to Fri. Work 7.5 hours + 30 mins lunch break, between 8am and 5pm (8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm). We can be flexible and look at what works for you within the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead mould tool procurement and installation projects.
• Prioritise health, safety, and product quality.
• Develop competitive tooling solutions and cost estimates.
• Manage mould tool design and manufacturing risks.
• Provide technical support for tooling design and validation.
• Identify continuous improvement and new technology opportunities.

Required qualifications and experience

• Proven tooling and moulding project management experience.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and GMP.
• Expertise in commercially competitive tooling solutions.
• Skilled in tool design, risk assessment, and Moldflow.
• Aptitude for continuous improvement and emerging technologies.
• HNC, mechanical engineering qualifications or apprenticeship trained.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution (employee contribution 3%)
• Private medical insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Permanent health insurance
• Group life assurance
• Free will service
• Active well-being programme
• Employee retail discount platform
• Recognition awards
• Free parking

About Bespak

We are a pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that offers development and manufacturing solutions for a variety of medications, including medical devices such as pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDI), soft mist inhalers (SMI), dry powder inhalers (DPI), nasal sprays and medical check valves. Our multi-cavity injection moulding machines produce components that are used in Bespak's world class medical device assemblies.

Location

Kings Lynn is a market town with an hourly rail link to Cambridge (about 1 hour) and London (about 2 hours). The location is close to the Norfolk coastline and is within easy reach of Norwich and Peterborough. The area offers amenities including supermarkets, a shopping centre, restaurants, schools, GP practices, a hospital and college.

Role fit

This role could suit someone with experience as a Tool Design Engineer, Tooling Engineer or a Senior Tooling Engineer.

ESG and compliance

As an ethical employer we align our sustainability initiatives to SBTi and we are ISO 14001, 45001 and 13485 certified.

A full job description can be downloaded on the application screen.

Values and culture

Our core values are Customer Focused, Respectful, Collaborative, and Agile—these are woven into the fabric of our business and the values we measure ourselves by.

We are flexible and support a healthy work/life balance. Where possible, we offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual circumstances. We value inclusivity and celebrate diversity. We are a disability-positive employer and will provide adjustments during the recruitment process as needed.

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