Improvement Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 35,708 - 43,643; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

Competitive pension

Training and progression

Excellent working environment

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd in Telford is seeking an Improvement Engineer to join a highly automated manufacturing facility. You will drive operational excellence, improve equipment reliability and implement technical improvements across electrical, controls and mechanical systems.

This role requires experience in industrial automation, PLCs (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), fault-finding and preventive/predictive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or automated production environment.
• Continuous improvement background in an industrial setting.
• Experience working with electrical controls, automation and mechanical systems.
• Electrical fault-finding and controls experience.
• Experience with PLC systems (Siemens/Allen-Bradley).
• Knowledge of KPI-driven maintenance and reliability strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify inefficiencies and implement technical improvements across electrical, controls and mechanical systems.
• Support reliability initiatives to improve equipment availability and performance.
• Drive operational excellence in a highly automated production environment.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to optimise manufacturing processes.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC systems

HMI platforms

Preventative maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Industrial automation

Mechanical understanding

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Keyence

Omron

Job description

IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER

Job Title: Improvement Engineer

Location: Telford

Salary: £39,676

Shift: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm | Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm

Job Role of the Improvement Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an Improvement Engineer to join a highly respected manufacturing business operating one of the most advanced production facilities in Europe.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and innovative organisation that prides itself on quality, continuous improvement and investment in technology. The successful Improvement Engineer will play a key role in driving operational excellence, improving equipment reliability and enhancing manufacturing performance across a highly automated production environment.

You will be responsible for identifying inefficiencies, implementing technical improvements and supporting reliability initiatives across electrical, controls and mechanical systems.

Sector – Factory Maintenance / Manufacturing Improvement

Non‑Negotiable Requirements of the Improvement Engineer

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or automated production environment.
• Continuous improvement background within an industrial setting.
• Experience working with electrical controls, automation and mechanical systems.
• Minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification.

Essential Requirements for the Improvement Engineer

• Electrical fault‑finding and controls experience.
• Experience working with PLC systems such as Siemens or Allen Bradley.
• Knowledge of HMI platforms including Keyence and Omron.
• Strong mechanical understanding with experience improving equipment reliability.
• Experience supporting preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.

Requirements for the Improvement Engineer

• Experience carrying out equipment modifications to improve efficiency, reliability and safety.
• Exposure to panel building, wiring and industrial controls.
• Knowledge of automated manufacturing environments.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and a methodical approach to engineering challenges.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

The Improvement Engineer Will Benefit From

• Working for a highly stable and globally recognised manufacturing business.
• Joining an innovative site with advanced automation and robotics technology.
• Days‑based working pattern with an early finish every Friday.
• Opportunities for training, development and long‑term progression.
• Competitive pension scheme and excellent working environment.