Production Engineer
Posted 11 hours 14 minutes ago by Gap Personnel
Production Engineer - Mechanical Bias (70/30)
Location: Cullompton Team: Very small, hands-on Type: Full-Time Salary: £35,000-40,000 DOE
Are you the kind of engineer who prefers working closely with one machine at a time, taking ownership end-to-end-rather than being a small cog in a large production hall?
My client is a compact, tightly knit manufacturer near Cullompton, looking for a Production Engineer with a strong mechanical bias (70/30 mechanical/electrical) to join their small, skilled team.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Own the performance, fault-finding, and optimisation of individual machines-one at a time.
- Carry out hands-on mechanical maintenance, setup, adjustments, and small upgrades.
- Tackle root-cause analysis when issues arise-you'll be the go-to person for diagnosing and fixing.
- Support electrical/control systems at a secondary level (basic PLC interaction, sensors, wiring checks)-no need to be a full electrical specialist.
- Collaborate with a tight-knit team (2-5 people), sharing ideas and driving improvements in a new facility (so new, it still smells of paint!)
- Suggest and implement practical changes-your ideas will have direct impact.
About You:
- Strong mechanical aptitude (machinery, pneumatics, bearings, alignment, etc.)
- Comfortable with a 70/30 split: mainly mechanical with enough electrical understanding to support diagnostics.
- Self-motivated and hands-on-used to working in small teams or solo.
- A natural problem-solver who digs into the "why" and fixes it properly.
- Experience working on individual machine systems rather than automated production lines is a plus.
Working hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Friday: 08:30 - 13:00
Preferred:
- HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical/Production Engineering.
- Background in small-scale manufacturing or bespoke machine environments.
- Basic knowledge of PLCs and electrical diagnostics (desirable, not essential).
Why Join My Client:
- Real autonomy-you work on one machine, see the results, and aren't lost in layers of process.
- Small, friendly team where your voice and ideas matter.
- Enjoy project-style variety-each machine presents a new challenge.
- Down-to-earth, practical workplace
- Convenient Cullompton location, with easy access
- Access to a fantastic healthcare scheme
- Death in service
- Day off for your birthday
- Market leading pension
Ready to Apply?
If you're mechanically minded, take pride in ownership, and thrive in a small, skilled team, we'd love to hear from you.