Production Engineer (6 month fixed term contract)

TN United Kingdom; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Production Engineer for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Sutton-in-Ashfield. This role offers the chance to work on the production line, ensuring quality standards are met while resolving issues and optimizing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, with experience in FMCG and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency and customer satisfaction. This opportunity is perfect for those looking to enhance their engineering skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in FMCG, preferably in packaging.
• Ability to work from technical documents and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production meets quality standards and complete quality checks.
• Identify and rectify problems promptly to minimize downtime.

Skills

Engineering Qualification

Problem Solving

Pneumatics Knowledge

Hydraulics Knowledge

Basic Electrical Knowledge

Adaptability

Changeover Competence

Education

Time-served Apprenticeship

Recognized Engineering Qualification

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Production Engineer (6 month fixed term contract), Sutton-in-Ashfield

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Client:

Manpower

Location:

Sutton-in-Ashfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Manpower Manufacturing & Engineering is excited to present a new opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer (mechanically biased) to join their team in Sutton-in-Ashfield. The role involves working 12-hour day and night shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) with no weekends.

This is a 6-month Fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure production meets quality standards, complete quality checks, and implement necessary adjustments.
• Identify and rectify problems promptly.
• Manufacture according to the production plan to achieve 100% customer satisfaction.
• Maintain efficient line and equipment operation, reduce downtime, and resolve performance issues. Communicate issues and actions to Team Coordinators.
• Minimize work order spoilage by resolving issues as they occur and informing coordinators of unresolved problems.
• Perform maintenance activities as required.
• Resolve breakdowns and undertake improvement projects.
• Participate in training to enhance personal effectiveness and train others.
• Lead problem-solving efforts on the production line and manage handovers.

Job Specific Skills:

• Time-served apprenticeship or recognized engineering qualification.
• Ability to work from drawings, manuals, and technical documents.
• 3-5 years' experience in FMCG, preferably in packaging.
• Proactive approach to adopting new methods and adaptable to change.
• Competent in changeovers.
• Ability to analyze problems and implement corrective actions.
• Understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Basic electrical knowledge (advantage in troubleshooting).