Junior Production Engineer

Orion Electrotech; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in East Hagbourne is seeking a Junior Production Engineer to manage hands-on tasks in manufacturing and assembly. Responsibilities include monitoring production processes, troubleshooting equipment issues, and contributing to process optimization. Candidates should have a Level 3 diploma in Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience in a technical environment. The role offers a salary up to £44,000 and generous benefits, including annual leave and stipends for mobile and transportation.

Benefits

Salary up to £44,000

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Mobile phone stipend

Transportation stipend

Fully subsidised medical/dental/vision for dependents

25 sessions of mental health care for dependents

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Production Technician/Engineer in a similar fabrication environment.
• Experience working in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing and engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on tasks relating to manufacturing, assembly, and testing of products.
• Monitor production processes and identify deviations.
• Conduct initial troubleshooting and diagnosis of equipment and process issues.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Knowledge of scientific experimentation techniques

Good understanding of statistical process control techniques

Education

Level 3 diploma or equivalent qualification in Engineering

Job description

About the Company

My client was established in 2014 and is listed as "one of the most promising" companies by the Times for technology innovation, and is a world leader in their industry.

Role Overview

As the Junior Production Engineer, you'll be tasked with performing hands‑on tasks relating to the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of products, monitoring production processes, identifying deviations, and conducting initial troubleshooting and diagnosis of equipment and process issues. Additionally, you'll contribute to continuous process development and optimisation by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, yield, and reduce operating costs, assist in the development and validation of new manufacturing processes and technologies and champion a positive safety and environmental culture to satisfy ISO 18001 and ISO 14001 requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Level 3 diploma or equivalent qualification in Engineering
• 3 years of experience as a Production Technician/Engineer in a similar fabrication environment
• Experience working in a manufacturing/production environment
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing and engineering principles
• Knowledge of scientific experimentation techniques
• Good understanding of statistical process control techniques
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability

Benefits

• Salary paying up to £44,000 doe
• 25 days annual leave bank holidays
• 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 40-hour week (potentially moving to shift pattern in the coming months)
• £86 Mobile phone stipend per month
• £300 Transportation stipend per month
• Fully subsidised medical/dental/vision for you spouse/domestic partners/dependents
• 25 sessions per year of mental health for you dependents through Lyra/ICAS

How to Apply

If this opportunity as a Junior Production Engineer is of interest to you, don't hesitate and get in touch asap! Click to apply or contact Luke Tanner at Orion Recruitment