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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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Head of Production Engineering
Location: Plymouth
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + 10% bonus
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Butler Rose are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a respected manufacturer in the Plymouth area, who due to expansion are looking for a Head of Production Engineering with strong hands-on experience to lead their production engineering function.

This role will suit someone who thrives on getting close to the detail of processes, solving problems on the shop floor, and driving practical improvements that make a measurable difference to efficiency, quality, and cost.

The Role

As Head of Production Engineering, you'll be at the forefront of:

Overseeing day-to-day production engineering activities, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.Taking a hands-on approach to problem-solving, troubleshooting processes, and applying robust technical solutions.Using your expertise in assembly processes and welding techniques (spot, projection, MIG, TIG, robotic) to improve workflows and resolve challenges.Producing accurate manufacturing costings, ROI calculations, and process justifications.Working closely with production teams to identify opportunities for material savings, tooling improvements, and lean practices.Leading and mentoring a skilled team of engineers, sharing knowledge and developing capability across the department.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

A degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on professional experience.Proven knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes (highly desirable).Strong understanding of assembly operations and the ability to accurately assess time, cost, and resources.Confidence in applying welding expertise to practical problem-solving.The ability to work closely with production teams, taking a proactive, shop-floor presence to support daily operations.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a manufacturing business that values practical expertise and continuous improvement. You'll be joining a supportive team where your technical know-how, problem-solving skills, and ability to roll up your sleeves will be key to driving engineering success.

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