Junior Production Engineer

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Flexible hours

Training

Benefits package

Early finish Fridays

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions in Bristol is seeking a Junior Production Engineer to join the manufacturing team, focusing on solving production problems, improving how products are made and helping to bring in new equipment and processes. The role offers hands-on development, funded training and a hybrid working pattern after probation.

This is a great opportunity to build your engineering career within a globally recognised, purpose-driven business that values its people and supports flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years relevant experience and a suitable HNC qualification.
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, plastics, automotive or FMCG would be useful.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks, Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Help solve production problems and find ways to improve quality and efficiency.
• Support improvements to manufacturing processes, tools and equipment.
• Work with production and engineering teams on new products and projects.

Skills

2-3 years relevant experience

Willingness to learn

Education

HNC qualification

Tools

SolidWorks

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Junior Production Engineer - Manufacturing
30,000 - 33,000 + 5% Bonus + Hybrid Working + Flexible Hours + Training + Benefits
Monday - Friday with an early finish Friday
Location: Bristol

Are you looking to start or develop your career in manufacturing engineering? Do you enjoy solving problems, working hands-on and coming up with new ideas? Would you like to join a globally recognised, purpose-driven business where the products you help make are designed to save lives?

Due to continued development, my client is looking for a Junior Production Engineer to join their engineering team. You'll work with production and engineering colleagues to solve problems, improve how products are made and help bring in new equipment and processes. This is a great opportunity to build your skills, learn from an experienced team and see the real impact of your work.

This is a great time to join a business that values its people, creativity and fresh ideas. As a Living Wage Employer, the company offers funded training, flexible working hours and hybrid working after probation. You'll also benefit from an early finish on Fridays, helping you enjoy a better work-life balance while developing your engineering career.

The Role:

• Helping solve production problems and find ways to improve quality and efficiency.
• Supporting improvements to manufacturing processes, tools and equipment.
• Working with production and engineering teams on new products and projects.
• Access to training, development, flexible working and an excellent benefits package.

The Candidate:

• An interest in engineering and manufacturing, with 2-3 years relevant experience and a suitable HNC qualification.
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, plastics, automotive or FMCG would be useful.
• A practical approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks, Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement would be an advantage.

What's on Offer?

• 30,000 - 33,000 plus 5% bonus.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with guaranteed Christmas closure and the option to buy or sell up to five days.
• One day per week working from home after probation, flexible hours and the option to finish at 2pm on Fridays.
• Study support, pension contributions of up to 5% plus NI rebate, Cycle to Work scheme, Health Cash Plan, free online GP service, wellbeing discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and company social events.