Production Engineer – Mechanical Bias (70/30) Location: Cullompton | Team: Very small, hands-on | Type: Full-Time | Salary: £(phone number removed) DOE Are you the kind of engineer who prefers working closely with one machine at a time, taking ownership end-to-end—rather than being a small cog in a large production hall? My client is a compact, tightly knit manufacturer near Cullompton, looking for a Production Engineer with a strong mechanical bias (70/30 mechanical/electrical) to join their small, skilled team. What You’ll Be Doing: Own the performance, fault-finding, and optimisation of individual machines—one at a time. Carry out hands-on mechanical maintenance, setup, adjustments, and small upgrades. Tackle root-cause analysis when issues arise—you’ll be the go-to person for diagnosing and fixing. Support electrical/control systems at a secondary level (basic PLC interaction, sensors, wiring checks)—no need to be a full electrical specialist. Collaborate with a tight-knit team (2–5 people), sharing ideas and driving improvements in a new facility (so new, it still smells of paint!) Suggest and implement practical changes—your ideas will have direct impact. About You: Strong mechanical aptitude (machinery, pneumatics, bearings, alignment, etc.) Comfortable with a 70/30 split: mainly mechanical with enough electrical understanding to support diagnostics. Self-motivated and hands-on—used to working in small teams or solo. A natural problem-solver who digs into the “why” and fixes it properly. Experience working on individual machine systems rather than automated production lines is a plus. Working hours: Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00 Friday: 08:30 – 13:00 Preferred: HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical/Production Engineering. Background in small-scale manufacturing or bespoke machine environments. Basic knowledge of PLCs and electrical diagnostics (desirable, not essential). Why Join My Client: Real autonomy—you work on one machine, see the results, and aren’t lost in layers of process. Small, friendly team where your voice and ideas matter. Enjoy project-style variety—each machine presents a new challenge. Down-to-earth, practical workplace Convenient Cullompton location, with easy access Access to a fantastic healthcare scheme Death in service Day off for your birthday Market leading pension Ready to Apply? If you're mechanically minded, take pride in ownership, and thrive in a small, skilled team, we’d love to hear from you