Plant Engineer In Gloucestershire

Job Title: Plant Engineer

Location: Gloucestershire
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (Some flexibility required depending on business needs)
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus performance bonus
Benefits:

• Up to 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) scheme
• Retail discount scheme
• Discount on company products

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Plant Engineer to join our dynamic Manufacturing & Engineering team based at our head office in Gloucestershire. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with CNC/PLC production machinery and be passionate about driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

• Maintenance & Optimization:

  • Perform routine Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) tasks, including cleaning, checking, adjusting, and testing production equipment.
  • Make repairs to machinery promptly and effectively, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Maintain accurate records of all TPM activities and repairs.

• Machinery Operation & Fault Finding:

  • Operate and troubleshoot CNC and other production machinery for setup, adjustments, and fault identification.
  • Ensure that production equipment is functioning optimally and resolve any issues efficiently.

• Training & Support:

  • Train machine operators on basic equipment repairs and maintenance, helping foster a proactive approach to equipment care.

• Third-Party Liaison:

  • Source and liaise with third-party contractors to perform complex repairs or statutory maintenance tasks.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Work closely with the Production Management team and Project Engineer to identify and implement continuous improvements in plant operations.
  • Participate in ad-hoc activities to improve production processes and plant efficiency.

• Additional Responsibilities:

  • Assist with basic building maintenance and repair tasks across the plant when required.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area by utilizing 5S or similar techniques, ensuring adherence to safety standards.

• Cross-Site Support:

  • Provide engineering support as needed at the JCK Joinery site in Leicester, ensuring consistency and high standards across locations.

• Mechanical Engineering Qualification or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Proven experience working with CNC/PLC production machinery, including fault finding and repair.
• Familiarity with electrical works (City & Guilds 17th Edition and PAT Testing qualifications are desirable).
• Previous experience in a manufacturing/production environment, ideally in high-volume or bespoke product settings.
• Strong team player with a willingness to contribute and get the job done.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and unsupervised.
• Passionate, driven, and committed to ensuring both personal and company success.

If you’re a skilled engineer with a passion for machinery and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!