Production Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Production Engineer for a Rochdale-area employer. The role features a 39-hour week with flexible start times, offering up to £45,000 and 35 days of holiday, plus overtime opportunities.

The job involves working on high-end machines and complex manufacturing tasks in a busy production environment. The successful candidate will create bespoke CNC programs from scratch using CAD/CAM software (SolidCAM preferred) and hold formal qualifications in mechanical engineering or

Qualifications

• Formally qualified in mechanical engineering or machining disciplines.
• Strong CNC machining skills with progression to offline programming.
• Ability to create bespoke CNC programs from scratch using CAD/CAM.

Responsibilities

• Program and optimise CNC machines for complex manufacturing.
• Develop bespoke CNC programs from CAD/CAM files.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve processes and throughput.

Skills

CNC Machining

Offline Programming

CAD/CAM

Mechanical Engineering Qualification

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

SolidCAM

Job description

FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS + 35 HOLIDAYS + REGULAR OVERTIME + HIGH ENG & MODERN MACHINES + COMPLEX MANUFACTURING

Due to continued demand of their services, this employer is actively searching for a Production Engineer to join their skilled engineering team on a permanent basis. As this ROCHDALE based employer is just minutes from the M62, the successful Production Engineer will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns & cities including Oldham, Bury, Halifax, Middleton, Huddersfield and Manchester.

For the Production Engineer position, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who possess:

• Formal qualifications within a Mechanical Engineering or Machining focused discipline (Apprenticeship, NVQ/City & Guilds/BTEC Level 3, HNC, HND or similar)
• Strong CNC Machining skills and knowledge - ideally an accomplished Machinist who has progressed into an Offline Programming or similar position
• The ability to create bespoke CNC programs from scratch using CAD/CAM software (all packages considered - SolidCAM experience is advantageous)
• IDEAL NOT ESSENTIAL: Previous experience spent working in a Heavy Engineering environment

Working Hours of the Production Engineer:

Day shifts with a 39-hour minimum weekly contract; the successful candidate will be offered flexibility around start & finish times between the below times (latest start time 8.30am):

• Monday to Thursday - 06:00 to 18:00
• Friday - 06:00 to 15:00

On offer to the successful Production Engineer:

• Starting Salary: Up to £45,000.00 / £22.18 per hour
• Holiday Entitlement: 35 days including public holidays
• Option to work regular midweek and Saturday morning overtime:
  • 150% paid between 39-48 hours worked
  • 200% paid after 48 hours worked