Production Engineer

Terry Parris Associates; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Production / Mechanical Engineer in Hailsham, East Sussex. The role involves operating atomisation equipment, mechanical assembly, and supporting commissioning projects both in the UK and overseas. Applicants should have experience in industrial settings, strong mechanical skills, and a full UK driving licence. Benefits include private health insurance and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Private health insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical skills and maintenance aptitude.
• Willingness to undergo background screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain atomisation equipment for metal powder manufacturing.
• Assist with the mechanical assembly of gas, pneumatics, vacuum, and water systems.
• Support commissioning, testing, and calibration of processing systems.
• Participate in site installations and overseas commissioning projects.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude and maintenance skills

Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment

Proactive and safety-conscious

Flexibility to travel globally

Tools

Forklift licence (Counterbalance)

Job description

Overview

Production / Mechanical Engineer in Hailsham, East Sussex. This hands-on, multiskilled engineering role involves setup, operation, and maintenance of advanced material processing systems used in the manufacture of high-performance metal powders. The successful candidate will assist with the setup and operation of atomising equipment, carry out mechanical assembly, and support commissioning in the UK and overseas. The role focuses on building and maintaining complex process plants to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain atomisation equipment for metal powder manufacturing
• Assist with the mechanical and service assembly of gas, pneumatics, vacuum, and water systems
• Support commissioning, testing, and calibration of processing systems
• Carry out planned maintenance and cleaning of high-tech systems
• Participate in site installations and overseas commissioning projects

What we're looking for

• Industrial/manufacturing environment experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and maintenance skills
• Proactive, safety-conscious, and confident working at heights/in confined spaces
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel globally

Desirable experience

• Mechanical assembly background
• Forklift licence (Counterbalance)
• Familiarity with PLCs and metal melting processes

Additional information

Full training will be provided. Candidates must be willing to undergo background screening.

Location: Hailsham, East Sussex

Hours: 39 per week

Start: Immediate

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Private health insurance, 25 days holiday + bank holidays

TPA Recruit is a specialist recruitment agency acting on behalf of our client to source and assess suitable candidates for this position. All applications will be reviewed and processed by our team, who will liaise directly with shortlisted individuals throughout the hiring process