Production Engineer

Description

Production Engineer Mechanical Bias (70/30)

Location: Cullompton Team: Very small, hands–on Type: Full–Time Salary: GBP(phone number removed) DOE

Are you the kind of engineer who prefers working closely with one machine at a time, taking ownership end–to–end rather than being a small cog in a large production hall?

My client is a compact, tightly knit manufacturer near Cullompton, looking for a Production Engineer with a strong mechanical bias (70/30 mechanical/electrical) to join their small, skilled team.

What You ll Be Doing:

Own the performance, fault–finding, and optimisation of individual machines one at a time.Carry out hands–on mechanical maintenance, setup, adjustments, and small upgrades.Tackle root–cause analysis when issues arise you ll be the go–to person for diagnosing and fixing.Support electrical/control systems at a secondary level (basic PLC interaction, sensors, wiring checks) no need to be a full electrical specialist.Collaborate with a tight–knit team (2 5 people), sharing ideas and driving improvements in a new facility (so new, it still smells of paint!)Suggest and implement practical changes your ideas will have direct impact. About You:

Strong mechanical aptitude (machinery, pneumatics, bearings, alignment, etc.)Comfortable with a 70/30 split: mainly mechanical with enough electrical understanding to support diagnostics.Self–motivated and hands–on used to working in small teams or solo.A natural problem–solver who digs into the why and fixes it properly.Experience working on individual machine systems rather than automated production lines is a plus. Working hours:

Monday to Thursday: 08 00Friday: 08 00 Preferred:

HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical/Production Engineering.Background in small–scale manufacturing or bespoke machine environments.Basic knowledge of PLCs and electrical diagnostics (desirable, not essential). Why Join My Client:

Real autonomy you work on one machine, see the results, and aren t lost in layers of process.Small, friendly team where your voice and ideas matter.Enjoy project–style variety each machine presents a new challenge.Down–to–earth, practical workplaceConvenient Cullompton location, with easy accessAccess to a fantastic healthcare schemeDeath in serviceDay off for your birthdayMarket leading pension Ready to Apply?

If you're mechanically minded, take pride in ownership, and thrive in a small, skilled team, we d love to hear from you.

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