Production Engineer

Kinetic PLC; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a proactive Production Engineer in Leeds. The role involves key responsibilities in supply chain management, client documentation, and project planning. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in welding and fabrication and be ready to improve production efficiency. This position offers a salary between £35K and £45K based on experience, alongside benefits like pension and paid holidays.

Benefits

Pension

33 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Strong background in welding, fabrication, and industrial production.
• Experience with MRP systems (preferably Strumis).
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across departments.
• Familiarity with supply chain operations and client documentation standards.
• Understanding of project planning and scheduling tools.
• Commitment to health & safety and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supply chain activities to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage handover packs and client documentation.
• Liaise with logistics teams to schedule dispatches.
• Communicate with fabrication team to track outgoing work.
• Control technical queries for clarity and compliance.
• Collaborate with planning engineer on project schedules.
• Manage production data using Strumis MRP system.
• Monitor and improve production efficiency.
• Contribute to health & safety initiatives.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Communication

Supply chain operations

Project planning

Health & Safety compliance

Tools

Strumis MRP system

Job description

Role: Production Engineer
Salary: £35K to £45K DOE
Hours: Monday to Thursday 37.5 hours per week

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Engineer to oversee key aspects of fabrication, supply chain coordination, and project delivery. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in welding and fabrication, now expanding into engineering management and operational planning. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring production efficiency, documentation accuracy, and seamless client handovers. This is a temporary to permanent role after a 'probationary' period of 18 weeks.

Key Responsibilities
* Supply Chain Management: Coordinate with galvanizers and coatings suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance.
* Client Documentation: Manage and compile handover packs, ensuring all client-facing documentation is complete and accurate.
* Transport Coordination: Collate transport documentation and liaise with logistics teams to schedule dispatches.
* Fabrication Liaison: Communicate with the fabrication team to track outgoing work and ensure alignment with project timelines.
* Technical Queries (TQs): Control and resolve TQs, ensuring technical clarity and compliance across teams.
* Project Planning: Collaborate with the planning engineer to update programmes and schedules, ensuring project milestones are met.
* MRP System Management: Operate within the Strumis MRP system to manage production data, inventory, and workflow tracking.
* Production Efficiency: Monitor and improve fabrication efficiency, identifying bottlenecks and implementing process improvements.
* Health & Safety: Actively contribute to H&S initiatives, ensuring safe working practices and compliance with regulations.

Required Skills & Experience
* Strong background in welding, fabrication, and industrial production.
* Experience with MRP systems (preferably Strumis).
* Excellent communication and coordination skills across departments.
* Familiarity with supply chain operations and client documentation standards.
* Understanding of project planning and scheduling tools.
* Commitment to health & safety and quality assurance.

If you are an experienced Production Engineer with proven experience in fabrication and welding, press 'APPLY' now to be considered for this great opportunity with a forward moving employer.

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.

Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities

Job Info

Job Title:

Production Engineer

Company:

Kinetic PLC

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire

£35000 - £45000 Per annum Pension and 33 days paid holiday

Posted:

Aug 11th 2025

Closes:

Sep 11th 2025

Sector:

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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