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This role is based in Glasgow and is on-site. The base pay is up to £44,000 per annum, plus 33 days holiday (rising with service) and a range of benefits including pension, income protection, Help@Hand support and a death in service benefit of 3× basic salary.
Working hours: 38.5 hrs per week – Week 1: 5:45 am–4 pm (Mon‑Wed), 5:45 am–3:30 pm (Thu); Week 2: 7 am–5:15 pm (Mon‑Wed), 7:30 am–5:15 pm (Thu).
Reporting to: Engineering Manager
Company: The United Kingdom’s largest bar soap manufacturer with a global customer base.
Values: Ethical, Sustainable, Trusted
Products Featured In: British Vogue, GLAMOUR, Elle, GQ, Beauty Bay, Stylist Magazine, HELLO! and more.
Your Background / Skills: Experience in soap, personal care or FMCG production; HNC/HND qualifications; experience in GMP‑regulated and hygiene‑critical environments; plant equipment and site mechanical maintenance.
The Story: Founded in 1988 by The Body Shop entrepreneur Dame Anita Roddick, Soapworks has always been driven by innovation, product quality and social/environmental responsibility. In 2018 the company joined the Daabon Group, a global leader in sustainable and organic ingredients, further strengthening its commitment to ethical and eco‑friendly production. The company is awarded EcoVadis Gold for Sustainability and is working toward net‑zero carbon emissions by 2040.
The Opportunity: A proactive Mechanical Engineer will drive operational excellence and innovation across manufacturing processes, maintaining, improving and optimizing mechanical systems for maximum reliability and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform die changes, tool setups and machine adjustments to meet production demands.
* Diagnose and repair mechanical faults quickly and safely to minimise downtime.
* Partner with teams to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
* Execute planned maintenance and condition monitoring to drive performance and reduce breakdowns.
* Pursue ongoing self‑development to enhance skills and knowledge.
* Maintain accurate records and documentation.
* Lead and contribute to root cause analysis for continuous improvement.
* Ensure exceptional housekeeping and engineering hygiene.
* Champion a safe, healthy work environment by following all H&S procedures.
Education / Qualifications
* HNC/HND in mechanical engineering required (or equivalent).
Experience / Skills / Knowledge
* Proven mechanical engineer with hands‑on experience in high‑speed, high‑volume manufacturing – ideally in soap, personal care or FMCG production.
* Expertise in pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps and transmission systems.
* Skilled in automated packaging and palletising machinery – flow wrappers, bundle wrappers, cartoners and labellers.
* Experienced in GMP‑regulated and hygiene‑critical environments.
* Proficient in MMA and MIG welding, machining and turning.
* Basic understanding of electrical power and control systems.
* Clear, confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
* Sharp attention to detail and expert fault‑finding ability.
* Highly organised with excellent time management.
* Flexible, adaptable and responsive to changing operational needs.
* Proven ability to boost equipment performance and efficiency.
* Skilled in CMMS and Microsoft Office tools.
* Positive, proactive and solutions‑focused with a strong problem‑solving mindset.
* Thrives under pressure with strong resilience and focus.
* A true team player who builds great working relationships.
Other Job Requirements
* Clean driving licence ideal but not essential.
What’s on Offer
* Four‑weekly pay cycle.
* 33 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, rising with service.
* Death in Service benefit of 3× basic salary.
* Income Protection benefit after 1 year in role.
* Access to Help@Hand who provide EAP, GP & physiotherapy services, and additional health and wellbeing support.
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Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Manufacturing and Engineering
Industries
Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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