process engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Lead investigation and resolution of loss issues including breakdowns, waste, and speed

• Implement and improve maintenance processes on designated product lines

• Generate and update 4-block plans, bottleneck actions, and focus KPI targets

• Provide shift teams with data-led direction using MES, PAB, and VOA systems

• Drive center-lining activities for sustained performance

• Implement Poka-Yoke solutions and drive Quality Notification (QN) reductions

• Lead initiatives to improve safety, quality, and waste reduction metrics

• Attend meetings and allocate resources to address line issues effectively

• Apply systematic root cause analysis for recurring losses

• Support continuous improvement (CI) projects and validation activities

• Advise on Maintenance Standards and improvements for reliability

• Provide coaching on CI tools and methodologies

• Support in breakdown situations when required

Essential requirements:

• HNC or Degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar field

• 5+ years of technical/manufacturing experience in high-speed automated assembly and packaging environments

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

• Experience in quality systems and safety in manufacturing

• Data analysis proficiency and ability to interpret operational KPIs

• Effective team player with leadership and mentoring abilities

• Strong communication and decision-making skills under pressure

Desirable requirements:

• Driving license and use of a car

• Some PLC experience preferred

Benefits:

• Matched contribution pension scheme (up to 10% of salary)

• Life assurance and critical illness cover

• Private Medical Insurance

• Share save scheme (matched up to £150/month)

• Reward & recognition schemes for Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement

• Employee Assistance Program for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

• Subsidized canteen and free parking

• 240 hours annual leave (increasing to 247.5 after 5 years of service)

• Advice and editing on your current CV

• Dedicated support team throughout your assignment

• Paid holiday

• Access to exclusive online restaurant and retail discounts

• £300* referral bonus opportunity

• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles

• Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to Work, DBS, and reference checks.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.