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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Manufacturing Engineer

Salary Range
£45,000 - £60,000
£3,750 - £5,000 / mo

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Location Base
Swindon, Gloucestershire, South West England, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Experienced Maufacturing Engineer required to work for Global manufacturer at their Swindon based site. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will work as part of the operational engineering team to improve existing Automated assembly processes. You will also provide fault-finding identification, correction, and process improvement, along with supporting validation, and documentation requirements.

If you would like to work for a company that will offer you a career path & fantastic benefits package then look no further!

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited too):

  • Develop and implement improvements to existing automation in mechanical assembly.
  • Preparing and implementing proposals for process improvements relating to Safety/Reliability, OEE improvement, Quality, Scrap reduction
  • Experience in fault finding, Mechanical, Electrical, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, PLCs
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Fully document trials/validations and work in accordance with internal procedures, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Regulatory Controls.
  • Training of technical resources.

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Candidate Attributes Required:

  • Understanding of electrical maintenance is required - having an appropriate electrical qualification i.e NVQ/City & Guilds.
  • Qualified in a time served engineering apprenticeship scheme, educated to HNC level.
  • Proven experience working as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer in a high-volume, automated, manufacturing environment. A minimum of three years relevant experience working as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer is required.
  • Demonstrate strong mechanical and electrical capability, experience of implementing process improvements on automated assembly processes.
  • Experienced in systematic fault finding on a range of automated equipment, both at assembly and component level.
  • Understanding of PLC systems/logic.
  • Structured and controlled working practices with clear and accurate documentation, reporting and presentation skills.
  • Supporting customer complaints investigations using FMEA, change control and implementation of solution.

The successful candidate will be working Monday to Friday 08:00am to 16:00pm.

Salary advertised is £45K to £60K DOE + 5% Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits.

If you are an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with the Qualifications and Attributes above,and are currently looking for a new challenge, then please submit an up to date CV by using the ‘apply’ button below.

For an informal chat, please phone 01752 252533 and ask for Samantha Luxton. Many thanks for your interest.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £45,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Canteen
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Gym membership
  • On-site parking
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Education:

  • Certificate of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

  • Manufacturing Engineering: 3 years (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: SL - MES23

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Manufacturing Engineer roles across TQR Plymouth LTD's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,000 - £60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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