Production Engineer

Adecco; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Production Engineer in Cheltenham. You will support manufacturing operations, focusing on production planning, process improvements, and tooling selection. The ideal candidate has a machine shop background and a strong engineering focus. This full-time role offers a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 and prospects for long-term career development within a growing business.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stable full-time role

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Proven background within a machine shop environment.
• Strong hands-on engineering background.
• Experience in a subcontract machining environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve manufacturing operations.
• Manage production planning and control.
• Liaise with internal teams for efficient workflow.

Skills

Production planning and control

Process improvements

Tooling selection

Team collaboration

Independent working

Job description

Location: Cheltenham

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (Dependent on Experience)

The Role

As a Production Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting and improving manufacturing operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Production planning and control
• Process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
• Tooling selection and optimisation
• Supporting shop‑floor production activities
• Liaising with internal teams to ensure efficient workflow and delivery

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven background within a machine shop environment
• Strong hands‑on engineering background
• Experience working within a subcontract machining environment
• Practical, proactive approach with a focus on efficiency and quality
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
• Stable, full‑time, Monday to Friday role
• Opportunity to work within a skilled engineering team
• Long‑term career prospects within a growing business

If you're an experienced Production Engineer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

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