Department: Manufacturing

Type: Permanent - Full Time

Hours: 42 hours per week. Panama Shifts

Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Salary: £53,386 per annum

We have the opportunity to continue with the development of the Engineering team to provide 24/7 engineering support cover across our site.

The Job:
To be part of the Muntons Site Engineering Team responsible for the maintenance, maximising machine availability and continued efficient running of the mill, malt extract, band drier, spray drier, homebrew, maltings and site services.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary reviewed annually
• Company profit based bonus
• Company pension contribution at 5%
• Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme
• 24 hour welfare help support line
• Life assurance
• Flexible working arrangement
• On-site parking

Principle Responsibilities:

• To carry out plant modifications, planned maintenance and small engineering projects
• To provide dynamic and proactive response to engineering breakdowns
• To proactively contribute towards maximising machine availability and efficiency
• To maintain correct health & safety standards at all times

The Candidate:

• A trained engineer who is both mechanically and electrically skilled
• Conversant with PLCs and process control equipment.
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines and quick response times
• Flexible to respond to the changing demands of the role
• Conversant with Continuous Improvement and TPM techniques.
• Ideally from a food manufacturing background
• Able to work using own initiative delivering high standard of work with minimal supervisory input.

Hours of Work:

• Average 42 hours per week
• 12 hour Panama shift pattern to incorporate full 24/7 coverage of the site.

Reporting to:
Engineering Team Leader

For more information about this role please apply, or email Rob Lang on rlang@pgrec.co.uk who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group

Job Title: CAD Technician
Location: York
Salary: £29,000 - £35,000

My client is looking for someone to undertake and produce designs, layout drawings, and detailed engineering drawings for projects as requested, ensuring all work is completed in a professional, accurate, and timely manner.

Experience:

• Previous experience within the Sheet Metal Industry
• Experience of welding, fabrication, and manufactured assemblies
• Strong academic background in Mathematics, English and Science
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• Experience producing general arrangement (GA) / layout drawings for manufacturing, installation and customer approval

Technical Requirements:

• City & Guilds or equivalent Certification in AutoCAD
• Layout and GA drawing production
• Competence in producing: 2D layout drawings
• Exploded views, BOMs, and part libraries
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook

Main Tasks:

• Produce layout drawings (GA drawings) to communicate design intent, spatial planning, installation requirements, and customer approval details
• Coordination between Designer, Production, and Suppliers to ensure timely issuing of all drawing types
• Visit customer sites as required to gather dimensional data and project requirements
• Implement new design concepts and ensure layout drawings accurately reflect feasibility and manufacturability
• Proactively chase drawing approvals and resolve queries from clients and production teams
• Produce all drawings in line with project expectations, technical standards, and deadlines

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Work from home

 

For more information about this role please apply, or email Rob Lang on rlang@pgrec.co.uk who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group

Job Title: Sales Engineer
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum

We are currently seeking a Sales Engineer to join a growing engineering business based in Gloucestershire. This role is ideal for someone with a strong mechanical engineering background who is looking to combine technical expertise with commercial responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage new and existing customer relationships.

• Provide technical support and solutions tailored to customer requirements.

• Prepare and present quotations, proposals, and technical specifications.

• Work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure successful project delivery.

• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to company growth.

• Attend client meetings and site visits as required.

• Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to order completion.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Mechanical Engineering degree or strong mechanical engineering background (essential).

• Previous experience in a Sales Engineer or technical sales role preferred.

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and manufacturing processes.

• Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills.

• Commercially aware, proactive, and target-driven.

• Full UK driving licence.

Click apply or send your up-to-date CV to cwhite@pg-rec.com 

For more information about this role please apply, or email Charlotte White on cwhite@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group

Job Title: Product Design Engineer

Location: Stevenage

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum

We are currently seeking a Product Design Engineer to join a growing engineering and manufacturing company based in Stevenage. This role is well suited to someone with experience in consumer products who enjoys taking designs from concept through to production, balancing functionality, aesthetics, and manufacturability.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop consumer-focused products from initial concept through to manufacture.

• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings using SolidWorks.

• Consider product usability, appearance, materials, and performance throughout the design process.

• Work closely with manufacturing, suppliers, and project teams to ensure designs are practical and cost-effective.

• Support prototyping, testing, validation, and design refinement.

• Manage design changes and maintain accurate technical documentation and BOMs.

 

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (essential).

• Experience as a Product Design Engineer within a manufacturing environment.

• Consumer products experience is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of design for manufacture and assembly.

• Good knowledge of materials and production processes.

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Relevant qualification in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.

 

Please click apply or send your CV to tillingworth@pg-rec.com

For more information about this role please apply, or email Toby Illingworth on tillingworth@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group

QHSE Engineer

Our client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented QHSE Engineer to support and manage Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental activities across the site. This role will ensure compliance with legal requirements, maintain robust management systems, and drive a positive safety and quality culture throughout the organisation.

 

QHSE Engineer Core Duties

• Maintain and enhance the organisation’s QHSE management systems, ensuring alignment with legal standards and relevant ISO frameworks

• Ensure the site meets all health, safety, and environmental legislative requirements

• Conduct risk assessments, site inspections, audits, and investigations following incidents or near misses

• Support continuous improvement and quality assurance initiatives across production

• Prepare, update, and control QHSE documentation, policies, and records

• Deliver safety-related training, inductions, and toolbox talks to staff

• Act as a point of contact for QHSE matters, liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders

• Track QHSE performance metrics, analyse trends, and present reports to senior leadership

 

Essential Criteria

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) or IOSH Managing Safely (or higher)

• Proven experience in a QHSE, HSE, or Quality Engineer position within a manufacturing setting

• Solid understanding of UK health & safety and environmental legislation

• Experience with ISO management systems (ISO 9001 essential; ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 advantageous)

• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills

 

For more information about this role please apply, or email Louisa Swift on lswift@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group

Job Title: Draughtsperson
Location: Leicester
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum

We are currently seeking a Draughtsperson to join an established engineering company based in Leicester. This role is ideal for someone with strong SolidWorks experience who enjoys producing accurate, detailed drawings to support manufacturing and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D drawings using SolidWorks.

• Create fabrication and manufacturing drawings to engineering standards.

• Update and amend existing drawings in line with engineering changes.

• Support engineers and project teams with technical drawings and documentation.

• Maintain accurate drawing records and revision control.

• Liaise with production and fabrication teams to ensure drawings are clear and buildable.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proficiency in SolidWorks (essential).

• Experience working as a Draughtsperson or CAD Technician.

• Good understanding of manufacturing or fabrication processes.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

• Relevant technical qualification or equivalent industry experience.

For more information about this role please apply with your updated CV.