Improvement Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; The Tuckies; On-site; GBP 33,725 - 45,627; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Fridays early finish

Training and progression

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is seeking an experienced Improvement Engineer for a major manufacturing site in the UK. Based in Telford, the role focuses on driving operational excellence in a highly automated production environment.

The successful candidate will lead improvements across electrical, controls and mechanical systems, supporting preventative maintenance and reliability initiatives. The position offers a days-based pattern with Friday early finish and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Non‑Negotiable: manufacturing/automated environment experience.
• Non‑Negotiable: continuous improvement background.
• Non‑Negotiable: electrical controls, automation and mechanical systems experience.
• Non‑Negotiable: Level 3 Engineering qualification.

Responsibilities

• Identify inefficiencies and implement technical improvements.
• Support reliability initiatives across electrical, controls and mechanical systems.
• Drive equipment reliability in a highly automated production environment.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC systems (Siemens/AB)

HMI (Keyence/Omron)

Equipment reliability

Electrical controls

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Keyence

Omron

Job description

Job Title

Improvement Engineer

Details

Location: Telford

Salary: £39,676

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

Job Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Non‑Negotiable Requirements:

• 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:

• 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.

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.