We are currently recruiting for a Technical Solutions Engineer to join a leading UK manufacturing and contract packaging business supplying solutions to major blue-chip brands, FMCG manufacturers and some of the UK's largest retailers.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving problems, developing new ideas and improving machinery and manufacturing processes.
The position is much more varied than a traditional maintenance role. You will be involved across R&D, NPD, engineering projects, machinery optimisation, automation, packaging development, trials and continuous improvement, giving you the opportunity to make a genuine impact across the operation.
The salary ranges from £30,000 to £55,000, depending on experience, meaning the business is open to considering both developing engineers and highly experienced candidates.
The Role
As Technical Solutions Engineer, you will work closely with engineering, production, operations and commercial teams to develop and implement practical engineering solutions.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing, testing and implementing solutions to improve machinery, packaging processes, line performance and product quality
Supporting R&D and New Product Development (NPD) projects
Conducting machinery, packaging and production trials
Supporting the introduction and optimisation of new packaging machinery and automation
Identifying engineering problems, carrying out root cause analysis and implementing permanent solutions
Improving existing machinery through practical modifications and upgrades
Supporting technical projects for major FMCG customers and retailers
Producing technical documentation, including test reports, specifications, risk assessments and technical drawings
Supporting Lean, Kaizen, OEE and waste reduction projects
Evaluating new machinery, materials, tools and technologies
Working across multiple engineering and technical projects simultaneously
Ensuring engineering activities meet required health, safety and quality standards
The Candidate
We are interested in speaking with engineers from mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, automation, manufacturing, process or industrial engineering backgrounds.
You should ideally have:
Level 3 Engineering qualification or above
Strong hands-on engineering and problem-solving ability
Experience within a manufacturing, production, FMCG or packaging environment
Knowledge of automated machinery, packaging equipment or product handling systems
Experience identifying faults and implementing engineering improvements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively with engineering, production and operational teams
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Desirable Experience
Any of the following would be advantageous:
Packaging or contract packing experience
FMCG, food or high-volume manufacturing experience
R&D or NPD experience
Machinery development, modification or machine building
Automation and control systems
Continuous improvement methodologies including Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5 Whys or OEE
CAD or technical drawing experience
Prototyping or 3D printing
Packaging machinery including bagging, cartoning, pouching, flow wrapping or labelling equipment
What's On Offer?
£30,000 - £55,000 salary depending on experience
Permanent position
Monday to Friday
40-hour working week
05:45 - 14:15 / 13:45 - 22:15 shifts
Exposure to major engineering, R&D and NPD projects
Opportunity to work with major UK brands and retailers
Excellent variety across engineering, automation, packaging and process improvement
Career development within a growing organisation
Salary description
£30000.00 - £55000.00 per year