Production Engineer

Derby

£30,000 – £50,000 (DOE)

Monday–Friday, 07:30–16:30

Permanent Position

Our client, a well‑established engineering business within the rail sector, is expanding and we’re supporting them in the search for a talented Production Engineer to join their growing team.

If you thrive on improving processes, streamlining workflow, and keeping operations running smoothly — this role is for you.

The Role:

As the Production Engineer, you’ll take ownership of planning, improving, and controlling production processes across both workshop and mobile engineering teams.

Your key responsibilities will include:

·      Planning day‑to‑day workloads across various departments

·      Allocating labour to maximise productivity

·      Reducing downtime and eliminating workflow bottlenecks

·       Driving continuous improvement and lean initiatives

·      Providing technical support on coatings, repairs & surface preparation

·      Ensuring work meets customer specifications and quality standards

·      Supporting safety compliance, RAMS, COSHH & best working practices

·      Managing equipment maintenance and identifying tooling upgrades

·      Working closely with customers and project teams on technical requirements

Ideal Candidate:

We’re keen to speak with people who have:

·      Experience in production/process engineering

·      Knowledge of coatings, blasting, surface prep, or workshop operations

·      A background in continuous improvement or lean methods

·      Strong planning, communication, and problem‑solving skills

What’s on Offer

Our client provides:

·      Competitive salary based on experience

·      Overtime at time + half after 39 hours

·      Long‑term stability within a growing team

·       Opportunities to contribute to process development and improvements

Apply today and a member of our team will contact you!