Prototyping and Maintenance Engineer

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The position is based at our client's Research & Development facility, at Colworth Science Park, in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire (MK44), accessible by car or shuttle bus from Bedford train station. It also houses our client's global centre of excellence in safety and sustainability sciences. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 6 months with possibility of extension, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £50,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The ice cream processing team at is looking for a temporary Prototyping and Maintenance Engineer to join the global innovation centre of the world's largest ice cream company. This exciting role sits within an established team of multi-skilled engineers and focuses on delivering prototype equipment and machinery for new ice cream product manufacturing through skilled machining and fabrication. The role also supports the day-to-day maintenance of a busy pilot plant producing prototype ice creams. It offers an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified apprentice to build new skills and knowledge, or for an experienced engineer seeking a new challenge in the innovative world of ice cream. The Prototyping and Maintenance Engineer will lead the fabrication and assembly of mechanical parts and components to support the implementation of new process technologies. This will involve close collaboration with designers, process development engineers, project teams and key external partners, including machinery, component, process technology and control system suppliers. The role also supports planned and reactive maintenance, as well as troubleshooting activities, within a highly utilised Pilot Plant. The role will encompass approximately 70% prototyping and 30% maintenance, Main Accountabilities Manufacture prototype mechanical components, sub-systems, nozzles and jigs using modern engineering machinery, manual and CNC machine tools, and TIG/spot welding equipment, working with stainless steel, food-grade aluminum and plastics. Use precision measuring instruments to verify parts are manufactured accurately against drawings and specifications. Collaborate with designers, control engineers and process engineers to create practical engineering solutions. Work independently to deliver one-off prototypes, assemblies and machined parts to food-grade standards. Support and mentor current and future engineering apprentices. Support Pilot Plant infrastructure and processing equipment through planned and reactive maintenance, including pumps, homogenisers, mixers, heat exchangers, filling, forming and packing lines, and associated process ancillaries. Maintain machine safety documentation, including standard operating procedures, risk assessments and PUWER records, alongside accurate maintenance records in line with local legislation. Support housekeeping and safety standards in the Advanced Prototype Engineering Centre in collaboration with the SHEQ team. Experience Time served apprentice, with strong industry experience of mechanical engineering and prototyping Mechanical engineering capability, including: machining, fabrication and assembly, welding, pneumatic and hydraulic systems basic mechanical and electrical maintenance, fault finding and troubleshooting Strong ability to interpret mechanical drawings. Knowledge of manufacturing and rapid prototyping methods. Demonstrated experience in mechanical fabrication, prototyping and maintenance. CNC programming experience required. TIG welding experience preferred. Consumer goods industry experience, ideally within food or dairy. Colworth Science Park working environment: 9 miles from Bedford 18 miles from M1 Modern working environment in a beautiful, listed building Large green outdoor spaces If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website. Apply Manpower Other Sectors and Industries 243 Jobs Company Profile In Short Industry Recruitment Founded 1948 Location UK Company size 1000+ ABOUT US Manpower has been a global leader in contingent and permanent recruitment workforce solutions for over 70 years. Since 1948, our purpose has remained consistent - we connect people with meaningful and sustainable work. Whilst our purpose remains constant, the world of recruitment is evolving fast. Technology innovations are reducing traditional value. We see people and unemployment at scale and witness first-hand the trends which are changing the world of work around us. 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