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Production Process Engineer

Salary: Negotiable
Working Hours: Full Time
Length of Employment: Permanent
Reference: PS0073LB
Vacancy First Advertised: Thursday 7th May 2026
Vacancy Closes: Friday 5th June 2026

Job description

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Production Process Engineer to work on a full-time permanent basis in Great Yarmouth.

Role Summary:

Working in a clean manufacturing environment where the highest quality standards are observed, you will work as part of the Engineering team to improve processes, procedures, and efficiency of the team.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Identify and manage projects related to production engineering equipment that will enhance operational performance.
  • Conduct studies to understand and optimize process efficiency, cycle times, bottlenecks, and equipment maintenance, with the goal of improving OEE.
  • Proactively contribute to component and product improvement initiatives that drive operational efficiency and quality.
  • Support engineering change controls, non-conformance investigations, CAPAs, and documentation updates.
  • Assist the Production Engineering Team in resolving issues affecting equipment efficiency.
  • Support the Production Engineering Team in enhancing overall effectiveness through refined processes, documentation, tooling, housekeeping, and training.
  • Support the project handover process for capital projects to ensure a smooth transition to the engineering team.
  • Prepare robust financial justifications for proposed improvements and changes.
  • Undertake equipment modifications where necessary and carry out testing to verify that desired outcomes have been achieved.

Experience and Qualifications:

  • Minimum level 4 qualification in a technical or engineering discipline.
  • Proven track record of successfully leading machine design or machine improvement projects, preferably within a production environment.
  • Background in FMCG or pharmaceutical manufacturing with exposure to packaging and production equipment is advantageous.
  • Competent user of Microsoft Office suite with strong IT skills.
  • Experience with CAD software is desirable.
  • Self-starter with a proactive, can-do attitude and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively train colleagues.
  • Strong commitment to working safely and maintaining controlled, methodical work practices.

Working Hours and Benefits:

  • This will be a full-time permanent position, working days.
  • Competitive salary, salary reviewed annually with an annual bonus payable in May depending on Company performance
  • Holiday is 25 days less 4 to cover Christmas closure plus bank holidays
  • Pension offered at 5%, increasing to 6% after 5 years’ service, this is offered on a matched / salary exchange basis.
  • Life Assurance, payable at 4 times basic salary
  • AXA PPP private health offered after a qualifying period.
  • Free lunch offered daily, plus tea / coffee etc
  • Free onsite parking

If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.

Alternatively, please email your CV directly to jobs@pspersonnelltd.co.uk

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