Manufacturing Engineer

Ashton Recruitment; Belfast; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for a dynamic manufacturing company in West-Belfast. The ideal candidate will support production, troubleshoot technical issues, and maintain ISO systems. Essential qualifications include a minimum of HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience. The role requires excellent problem-solving skills and at least two years in a manufacturing environment. Competitive salary and a full-time, permanent position offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or 5 years' experience as a mechanical engineer.
• Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to read and produce technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Support production to achieve scheduled output.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with both product and equipment.
• Develop skills to maintain our ISO 9001 and 14001 Systems.
• Support continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ashton Recruitment require a Manufacturing Engineer for our client based in the West-Belfast area of Belfast.

Position: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: West-Belfast

Work Hours: 37 hours per week with an early finish on a Friday

Duration: Permanent

Pay Rate: £28,000+ per annum

Our client, a dynamic manufacturing company in Dunmurry, is renowned for delivering high-quality, precision instrumentation across industrial sectors. They're looking for a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer who thrives in a collaborative, detail‑driven environment and wants to make an immediate impact.

Duties will include (but not limited to):

1. Support production to achieve scheduled output
2. Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with both product and equipment
3. Develop skills to maintain our ISO 9001 and 14001 Systems
4. Support continuous improvement in manufacturing processes

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or 5 years' experience as a mechanical engineer
• Minimum of 2 years hands‑on experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Ability to read and produce technical drawings and schematics
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience of being involved as an internal quality auditor for ISO 9001 and 14001 would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided
• Understanding of temperature and pressure equipment would be advantageous

Ashton Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency.