Production Engineer

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.