Manufacturing Production Engineer

Driver Hire Borders; Jedburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production / Manufacturing Engineer for a growing business in Jedburgh. This full-time permanent role offers a salary of £36,000 per annum and includes responsibilities such as ensuring production lines run smoothly and maintaining machinery. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and manufacturing experience. The position promises long-term development opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

35 days holiday per year

Company pension (4% employer contribution)

Company-wide bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Manufacturing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production lines run efficiently and safely.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production machinery.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Problem-solving mindset

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Engineering background (mechanical preferred)

Health & Safety training

Job description

Manufacturing / Production Engineer - Full Time (Permanent)

Location: Jedburgh, Scottish Borders

Salary: £36,000 per annum

Hours: Full time

Start date: Immediate

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing manufacturing business for an experienced Production / Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to be the second engineer on site and take ownership of modern production lines in a developing facility.

The role:

• Ensuring two production lines run efficiently, safely, and to quality standards
• Operating, monitoring, troubleshooting and improving production machinery
• Setting and adjusting machine parameters to meet product specifications
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance
• Supporting new product development and scale-up
• Training and supporting production operators
• Liaising with machinery suppliers on upgrades and fault resolution
• Driving continuous improvement and high health & safety standards

What we're looking for:

• A hands‑on engineer with a problem‑solving mindset
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Manufacturing experience in a fast‑paced environment
• Commitment to health, safety and continuous improvement

Essential experience / qualifications:

• Engineering background (mechanical preferred, electrical considered)
• Manufacturing experience
• Health & Safety training

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience with non‑woven textiles machinery
• Textile machinery experience (carding, cross‑lap, needle punch)
• Experience working with natural fibres
• Agricultural or raw material processing knowledge

Benefits:

• £36,000 per annum
• 35 days holiday per year
• Company pension (4% employer contribution, matched)
• Company‑wide bonus scheme
• Permanent role with long‑term development opportunities

This vacancy is advertised by dhBorders, a recruitment agency based in Galashiels, on behalf of our client. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and welcome applications from all backgrounds.