Production Engineer

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a fully trained Production Engineer with strong electrical and mechanical hands-on experience to join a growing and highly respected organization within the food manufacturing industry.

Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, your primary responsibility will be to perform planned and unplanned maintenance and breakdown repairs across a range of high-speed production equipment. You'll play a key role in ensuring that engineering downtime is minimised and production targets are consistently met.

A strong sense of urgency and a proactive approach to maintenance are essential, as is the ability to quickly troubleshoot issues and keep production machinery running efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Electronics repair experience is a strong advantage.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on machinery such as:
• Servo-controlled Pick & Place systems
• Filling machines
• Flow wrappers
• Check weighers
• Shrink and stretch wrappers
• Ensure the efficient and safe running of all factory equipment.
• Respond swiftly and effectively to breakdowns.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure minimal downtime.
• Apply engineering expertise to maintain product quality and food safety.
• Proactively identify and implement improvements in machinery reliability and maintenance procedures.

Requirements

• Time-served engineering background, ideally within the Food, Dairy, or Beverage manufacturing sector.
• Proven hands-on experience with both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong communication skills, especially during breakdowns and decision-making processes.
• Flexibility and a continuous improvement mindset—always looking for better, simpler, and more effective solutions.
• High levels of commitment, energy, and a customer-focused approach to internal service.
• In-depth understanding of production processes.

£18 per hour

4 on 4 off - 2 Days/ 2 Nights