Production Engineer

Reference: 249421381_1761127109

Production Engineer

Location: Honiton area
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Butler Rose are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business in the Honiton area to recruit a Production Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement within the food manufacturing sector.

The Role

As a Production Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting all engineering, maintenance, and technical improvement activities across the site. You will be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, driving process efficiency, and implementing cost-saving initiatives through proactive maintenance and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Reliability

  • Carry out planned and preventative maintenance to maximise equipment uptime and reliability.

  • Respond effectively to reactive maintenance requirements, minimising downtime and preventing recurrence.

  • Analyse breakdowns and implement lasting corrective actions.

  • Ensure all machinery meets reliability and safety standards.

Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction

  • Identify opportunities for process efficiency, waste reduction, and cost savings.

  • Lead and support continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity and equipment performance.

  • Utilise root cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques to deliver measurable improvements.

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure all engineering activities are conducted in accordance with health, safety, and environmental policies.

  • Maintain compliance with relevant industry standards and company procedures.

  • Support audits and inspections by maintaining accurate records and ensuring safe systems of work.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Work closely with production, quality, and operations teams to align engineering efforts with wider business goals.

  • Provide clear reporting on key engineering metrics such as machine availability, downtime, and cost savings achieved.

About You

  • Proven experience in a production or maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing environment (ideally food, FMCG, or similar).

  • Strong understanding of planned maintenance systems, fault diagnosis, and continuous improvement methodologies.

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.

  • Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £38,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

  • Opportunity to work with a reputable and growing manufacturing business

  • Supportive working environment focused on professional development and continuous improvement

If you're an experienced Production Engineer looking to join a progressive business that values innovation and teamwork, please contact Butler Rose for a confidential discussion or to apply today.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£38,000.00 - 45,000.00
Per annum
GBP38000.00 - GBP45000.00 per annum

Honiton

Permanent

Added 22/10/2025
Reference: 249421381_1761127109

Production Engineer

Honiton
Permanent

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