Technical Engineer

Siddall & Hilton Products Ltd; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days paid leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance 4x salary

Cycle to Work

Free on-site parking

EV charging points

On-site shower facilities

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Siddall & Hilton in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, seeks a hands-on Technical Engineer to learn from experienced colleagues and turn know-how into robust standards.

The role covers fault-finding, machine optimisation and building a technical knowledge library, with training responsibilities and opportunities to improve processes. A mechanical/manufacturing background and problem-solving mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Intended for hands-on, curious learning with capacity to absorb technical knowledge.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing with troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Hands-on experience of machine changeover and set-up.
• Strong teamwork, training and communication abilities.
• Good digital familiarity and accurate record-keeping, plus health & safety awareness.
• Mechanical or manufacturing apprenticeship with GCSEs in Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot production issues and support operators to minimise downtime.
• Investigate defects and find root causes, not just symptoms.
• Fine-tune machinery for stable output and repeatable performance.
• Support technicians through complex set-ups, changeovers and start-ups.
• Improve machine changeover and setup best practices.
• Ensure tooling, consumables and parts are specified and available.
• Capture specialist knowledge as clear guides and training materials.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and data with controlled changes.
• Deliver hands-on training for technicians and apprentices.

Skills

Technical learning ability

Industrial manufacturing experience

Machine changeover & setup

Teamwork & training

Digital literacy & record-keeping

Mechanical/apprenticeship background

Education

Mechanical/manufacturing apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Siddall & Hilton have been manufacturing in Brighouse since 1895, and today we're the UK's leading manufacturer of welded wire mesh panels. We're looking for a hands-on, curious Technical Engineer to learn from our most experienced people, capture decades of specialist know-how before they retire, and turn it into the standards the whole team works to.
It's a role with real breadth — hands-on fault-finding and machine optimisation one day, building the technical knowledge library and coaching the next. If you're a mechanical engineer who loves getting to the root of a problem and leaving things better and more repeatable than you found them, this is a rare chance to make a role your own.

What You'll Be Doing?

£38,000 - £42,000 per annum depending on experience - Full-time I Brighouse, West Yorkshire - 42.5 hours per week - Annualised hours - Closing date: 11th September 2026

• Troubleshoot production issues and support operators, minimising technical downtime
• Investigate defects and get to the real cause rather than the symptom
• Fine-tune machinery for stable output, quality and repeatable performance
• Support Production Technicians through complex set‑ups, changeovers and start‑ups
• Identify and improve machine changeover and set‑up best practice
• Make sure tooling, consumables and circulating parts are specified, serviceable and ready when needed
• Capture specialist knowledge and turn it into clear guides, standards, training and a searchable knowledge library
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and data, and trial practical engineering modifications through proper change control
• Deliver hands‑on training for Production Technicians and Engineering trainees, working safely at all times

What We’re Looking For

• A strong ability to absorb and retain technical knowledge — this role is built around learning from experienced colleagues and remembering what you’re shown
• Experience supporting an industrial manufacturing environment, with strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Hands‑on experience of machine changeover and set‑up
• Excellent teamworking, training and communication skills
• Good digital familiarity and accurate record‑keeping, plus health & safety awareness
• A mechanical or manufacturing apprenticeship (or equivalent hands‑on experience), and GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent

• A strong ability to absorb and retain technical knowledge — this role is built around learning from experienced colleagues and remembering what you’re shown
• Experience supporting an industrial manufacturing environment, with strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Hands‑on experience of machine changeover and set‑up
• Excellent teamworking, training and communication skills
• Good digital familiarity and accurate record‑keeping, plus health & safety awareness
• A mechanical or manufacturing apprenticeship (or equivalent hands‑on experience), and GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
• Hands‑on tool and machine‑tool experience, welding / wire mesh manufacture, or an FLT counterbalance licence

About you

• Customer‑focused, driven and dependable, with real personal integrity.
• A natural at analysis and sound decision‑making, teamwork, and helping others perform.
• Adaptable and open to new technology, with a continuous‑improvement mindset.
• Ideally, curious about automation and AI — always spotting and suggesting better ways of working.

What's in it for you

• 34 days' paid leave, inclusive of bank holidays (carry over up to 5 days for extra flexibility)
• Industry‑leading salary‑sacrifice pension scheme, helping you grow your retirement savings while paying less tax
• Life assurance equivalent to 4x salary
• Long‑service awards
• Pirkx platform with access to a broad range of discounts and offers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to a free personal financial coach with Octopus Money Coach
• Free on‑site parking, or a short walk from the train station
• Free on‑site EV charging points
• Team garden space, canteen and games area
• On‑site shower facilities and cycle shelter
• Employee Assistance

• Competitive pay, £38,000 - £42,000 per annum depending on experience
• 34 days' paid leave, inclusive of bank holidays (carry over up to 5 days for extra flexibility)
• Industry-leading salary-sacrifice pension scheme, helping you grow your retirement savings while paying less tax
• Life assurance equivalent to 4x salary
• Paid charity volunteering day
• Long-service awards
• Employee referral scheme
• Pirkx platform with access to a broad range of discounts and offers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to a free personal financial coach with Octopus Money Coach
• Free on‑site parking, or a short walk from the train station
• Free on‑site EV charging points
• Team garden space, canteen and games area
• On‑site shower facilities and cycle shelter
• Employee Assistance

Siddall & Hilton is an equal opportunities employer.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive workforce.