Job Description

Job Title: Production Engineer

Location: Cramlington

Salary: £35,000-38,000

This is a varied, hands-on role with a 50/50 split between production engineering and maintenance activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations, improving production efficiency, and ensuring machinery and equipment are maintained to minimise downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Engineering

• Support and improve day-to-day manufacturing processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions
• Support process optimisation, tooling improvements, and production line performance
• Work closely with production and quality teams to achieve operational targets

Maintenance Engineering

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
• Respond to machine breakdowns and conduct fault-finding activities
• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs on manufacturing equipment
• Reduce downtime through effective troubleshooting and preventative measures
• Assist with machinery installation, upgrades, and commissioning

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong maintenance engineering and fault-finding experience
• Mechanical and/or electrical engineering background
• Experience supporting production and process improvement activities
• Good understanding of health & safety within manufacturing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Engineering qualification preferred (NVQ/HNC/HND or equivalent)

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 depending on experience
• Company Pension Scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme (Gainshare / Christmas bonus)
• Life Assurance
• Day Shift role
• On-site free parking
• Community volunteer programme
• Regular social events
• Training and development opportunities
• Permanent opportunity within a stable and growing manufacturing business