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Multi-Skilled Engineer - Electrical Bias  

Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more)

Shift Pattern: Panama shift pattern (12 hour shifts - days & nights)

Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might just be your next adventure! 

In this hands-on role, you’ll support the smooth running of the site by delivering both reactive and planned maintenance across a range of production and ancillary equipment. You’ll work closely with production teams to minimise downtime, carry out root cause analysis, and implement improvements to support overall efficiency. You’ll also take ownership of maintenance records, create PPM schedules, and ensure all data is accurately captured and reported in a timely manner. As a key point of contact for contractors, you’ll oversee safe systems of work and ensure all documentation is in place. With a strong focus on health, safety, and food quality standards, you’ll play an active role in identifying risks, improving processes, and supporting operator training to build equipment knowledge across the team.

What’s in it for you?   

We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer: 

• Annual salary of up to £52000 depending on experience.

• Annual bonus scheme, with an excellent track record of over achievement.

• Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.

• KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary

• 25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme 

• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools 

What will you be doing?  

• Deliver hands-on maintenance and repairs across a variety of production and site equipment to keep operations running smoothly.

• Tackle the challenge of reducing downtime through effective fault-finding, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate closely with production teams and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and aligned ways of working.

• Drive real impact by maintaining high standards in health, safety, and food quality, helping safeguard both people and product.

• Build your technical expertise by developing PPM schedules, maintaining accurate records, and supporting knowledge-sharing across teams.

Who are we?   

Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies. 

Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you – we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together. 

Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us.  We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout. 

We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:  

• Bring your knowledge of food manufacturing environments to a team where your experience will be highly valued.

• Use your strong communication and problem-solving skills to positively influence outcomes and support team success.

• Apply your hands-on engineering background with a minimum of City & Guilds Level 3 in electrical engineering—ideally with multi-skilled capability.

• While additional qualifications or broader experience are a plus, we welcome applicants with the core requirements and a readiness to grow.

• If you’re enthusiastic, committed, and driven to succeed, you’ll thrive in our culture that champions ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

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JOB- Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION- Glasgow
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £40,000-£45,000 dependent on experience

My client is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their business on a permanent basis in the Glasgow area. The role will involve identifying bottlenecks and eliminating non-value added activities making improvements to productivity, cost, quality and health & safety.

The Manufacturing Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• HND/HNC qualified or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science or a related field
• Have experience working as a Production Engineer within product development in a similar environment
• Be able to read engineering drawings
• Have experience of using 2D/3D CAD would be beneficial
• Proactive hands on problem solver
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

The Manufacturing Engineer role will involve:

• Working on both existing and new R&D projects
• Create and maintain controlled documentation such as Process flows, tool drawings, component specs, BOMs and work instructions
• Work closely with the Lean team to develop and implement best practices, routines and solutions to improve production rates, Quality and output
• Come up with innovative manufacturing solutions for parts, designing jigs and fixtures where necessary
• Assembly and wire electro-mechanical assemblies with reference to assembly drawings, BOMs and wiring/schematic drawings
• Participate in NPI reviews to ensure only most production efficient designs are released into production
• Delivering continuous improvement, operational excellence, and lean improvements
• Identify & present ideas for improving productions processes improving profitability, quality and throughput or H&S.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.

Manufacturing Engineer - Initial 12 month contract

Salary: 32.47 DOE (Umbrella)

Location: Renfrew

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be doing:

• Take a 'Zero Defects' approach in all day to day activities.
• Develop, implement, validate, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes
• Create, maintain and/or govern elements which clearly define the manufacturing process and control them effectively.
• Capture, analyse and use data to demonstrate and improve manufacturing processes.

Experience and skillset - Manufacturing Engineer

• Qualified to HNC level in an Engineering subject or with experience
• Computer literate and able to communicate effectively at all levels on technical issues.
• General awareness of Manufacturing Systems
• 'Lean Principles' understanding
• Continuous Improvement mindset
• Ability to read technical drawings related to manufacturing/repair process.

All successful Manufacturing Engineer will be contacted with 2 working days of application

Team Jobs is currently seeking a candidate with Manufacturing Engineer experience in Portsmouth.

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for planning / designing new manufacturing processes and reviewing existing processes in an industrial plant. This role focuses on maximizing efficiency by analyzing equipment layout, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization to achieve optimal operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze the layout of equipment and workflow and implement improvements to improve efficiency.

Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of processes across the facility.

Document and maintain all process-related documents and ensure compliance with business and industry standards.

Provide support and training to operators and staff on new processes or equipment setups.

Provide support to maintenance teams to maintain equipment availability.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or a recognised apprenticeship in Engineering (or related field)

Relevant experience in manufacturing or a related area.

Proven capabilities and knowledge of Lean concepts, and practices, applicable in a manufacturing field.

Must be able to operate effectively independently.

Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

2D or 3D CAD skills essential

Reporting Structure:

Reports to Engineering Manager, with primary job functions that require independent judgement.

This position is ideal for candidates seeking a dynamic and challenging role in a manufacturing environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Job type: Full time

Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:45 and

Friday - 08:00 - 12:00

Pay Rate - 30-35 depending on experience.

Drug screening is required before the agreed start.

If you are interested in this position and would like to know more, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible and speak to one of our team members.

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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location:  Grantham, with travel across UK sites
Salary:  Up to £45,000 per annum
Shift:  Days
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Referral Scheme, Employee Saving Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Career Development.     

Manufacturing Engineer Overview:

Our client is undergoing a Lean Transformation and seeks a proactive Lean Manufacturing Engineer to drive waste elimination, improve efficiency, and boost operational performance. This hands-on role will work closely with operations teams to deliver practical, measurable improvements using Lean methodologies.

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities:

• Identify and eliminate waste across manufacturing sites
• Drive efficiency and performance improvements using Lean tools
• Conduct time and motion studies, root cause analysis, and 5S implementation
• Engage with cross-functional teams to embed Lean practices
• Analyse operational data and present improvement recommendations
• Travel regularly to UK sites to support local teams

Manufacturing Engineer Requirements:

• Graduate Engineer with 2 years’ experience in Lean manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools (5S, 7 Wastes, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Advanced data analysis and Excel skills
• Hands-on, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to travel across the UK

For more information on the manufacturing engineer position or other technical engineering positions contact Ewan Smyth at Stirling Warrington. 

Our client is a world class electro mechanical manufacturing service provider who specializes in various industries including aerospace and automotive. They are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who reports to the Engineering Manager and provides leadership and expert knowledge to ensure that assembly equipment, processes and procedures are working efficiently and effectively.  In addition to this, the Manufacturing Engineer will work with the Production Manager to assist with ensuring that production schedules are met by providing guidance and training to production staff so they can meet the required assembly times and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Operations Manager, Production & MPS, to assist with prioritizing production and ensuring production processes and engineering documentation are available.
• Liaise with QA to ensure that quality issues related to production processes are addressed in a timely manner.
• Communicate any problems of an internal nature to the Engineering Manager and produce reports to record and communicate process issues to other departments and Customers.
• To ensure processes and procedures will produce products that conform to customer requirements.
• Ensure the process/procedures are adding value to the business by implementing suitable tooling and improving key processes identified either internally by department members or by KPIs.
• Assist Product Engineering with NPI and provide DFM feedback to customers and prospective customers to ensure products are optimized for assembly using our client’s processes.
• Assist Product Engineering with configuration control of all supplied documents & engineering packs and introduce customer design changes at agreed implementation points.

• Relevant degree level qualification or demonstratable knowledge of electronic manufacturing is essential.
• Experience in electronic manufacturing is essential.
• Knowledge of project planning is important.
• Understanding configuration control is important.

• Excellent communicator, written and verbal.
• Must be able to work under own initiative to solve problems.
• Supervisory or Team Leading experience preferred.
• Disciplined and controlled approach.
• Strong eye for detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Responsive.
• Highly motivated and able to motivate others to achieve.
• Calm and collected, with the ability to work under pressure.

Manufacturing Engineer

12-month fixed term contract initially

45k-48k

Bath area

If you are you a skilled manufacturing engineer with a background in engineering and machining processes, then this could be ideal for you.

The company design and develop innovative mechanical solutions for a range of equipment for the defence sector and are looking for a talented individual with a passion for engineering excellence and a strong desire to make a meaningful impact.

This will be a 12-month fixed term contract initially with the potential to extend further

This would suite someone with experience working with CNC machines including programming and proving out manufacturing methods. This exciting role will give you the chance to work on new technology development and new products introduction products so for full details please apply online and one of the team and Reed will be in touch.

Job Role

Provide manufacturing solutions to a cost and time effective plan.

Construct process method operations sheet to include inspection, machining, heat treatment and finishes for manufacturing.

Provide working stage drawings to support shop-floor Manufacturing.

Provide CNC programs for CNC Machines, (Milling, Lathes, Mill-Turns & Wire cutting EDM), using SolidCam system.

Prove out manufacturing methods on CNC Machines and hand over to the operations function.

Design jigs & fixtures to enable cost effective and efficient manufacturing processes.

Provide working drawings using Solid Works System to support fixture design.

Prepare Bills of Materials using customer drawing data.

Work alongside approved sub contract machinist to ensure there are no manufacturing or quality issues with products and set up mirrored production methods where projects deem it necessary.

Support the supply chain function in supplier development of sub contract machinists.

Lead the installation, commission and acceptance of new capital expenditure.

Skills and Experience

Degree level or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline.

Extensive knowledge of CNC machining processes.

Experience of SolidWorks 3D CAD Design software and ideally Solid CAM

Extensive knowledge and experience in the practical application of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement techniques, including 5S, 8 Wastes, 7 Quality tools, TPM and Statistical Process Capability.

Ability to work at pace in a multi-project environment.

For full detail please apply online and we will be in touch

Company pension contributions of up to 8% and an annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Holidays are just a few of the perks that the Manufacturing Engineer will enjoy whilst working for a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader, with over 20 worldwide locations employing 1000 + staff. This employer is recognised globally for quality and innovative deliverables.

The successful Manufacturing Engineer will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse.

Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer will include:

• Provide technical guidance and problem solving skills to the Manufacturing & Assembly teams to ensure quality standards and programme schedules are maintained
• Advise on the manufacturability of components and ability of machines to achieve right first time during the design reviews
• Participate in PFMEA reviews
• Interpret and translate technical drawings into manufacturing drawings
• Drive Continuous Improvement within each project
• Create, maintain and improve works orders with accurate routings

For the Manufacturing Engineer role, we are keen to receive CV's from candidates who possess:

• Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, within an Engineering environment where Turning, Boring, Milling and CNC processes are utilised
• A working knowledge of assembly processes
• A strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Ability to use 2D & 3D CAD
• Experience CNC programming

Salary & Benefits:

• up to 45,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Friday
• 37.5 hours per week
• 25 Days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Company pension contributions of up to 8%

Please be aware that many roles working for our client will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

You must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role.

To apply for the Manufacturing Engineer role, please click "Apply Now" and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.