Manufacturing Technical Engineer: Troubleshoot, Tune & Train

Siddall & Hilton Products Ltd; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days paid leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance 4x salary

Cycle to Work

Free on-site parking

EV charging points

On-site shower facilities

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Siddall & Hilton in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, seeks a hands-on Technical Engineer to learn from experienced colleagues and turn know-how into robust standards.

The role covers fault-finding, machine optimisation and building a technical knowledge library, with training responsibilities and opportunities to improve processes. A mechanical/manufacturing background and problem-solving mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Intended for hands-on, curious learning with capacity to absorb technical knowledge.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing with troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Hands-on experience of machine changeover and set-up.
• Strong teamwork, training and communication abilities.
• Good digital familiarity and accurate record-keeping, plus health & safety awareness.
• Mechanical or manufacturing apprenticeship with GCSEs in Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot production issues and support operators to minimise downtime.
• Investigate defects and find root causes, not just symptoms.
• Fine-tune machinery for stable output and repeatable performance.
• Support technicians through complex set-ups, changeovers and start-ups.
• Improve machine changeover and setup best practices.
• Ensure tooling, consumables and parts are specified and available.
• Capture specialist knowledge as clear guides and training materials.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and data with controlled changes.
• Deliver hands-on training for technicians and apprentices.

Skills

Technical learning ability

Industrial manufacturing experience

Machine changeover & setup

Teamwork & training

Digital literacy & record-keeping

Mechanical/apprenticeship background

Education

Mechanical/manufacturing apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Siddall & Hilton in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, seeks a hands-on Technical Engineer to learn from experienced colleagues and turn know-how into robust standards.

The role covers fault-finding, machine optimisation and building a technical knowledge library, with training responsibilities and opportunities to improve processes. A mechanical/manufacturing background and problem-solving mindset are essential.