Manufacturing / Production Engineer – Full Time (Permanent) Location: Jedburgh, Scottish Borders Salary: £36,000 per annum Hours: Full time Start date: Immediate We are recruiting on behalf of a growing manufacturing business for an experienced Production / Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to be the second engineer on site and take ownership of modern production lines in a developing facility. The role: Ensuring two production lines run efficiently, safely, and to quality standards Operating, monitoring, troubleshooting and improving production machinery Setting and adjusting machine parameters to meet product specifications Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance Supporting new product development and scale-up Training and supporting production operators Liaising with machinery suppliers on upgrades and fault resolution Driving continuous improvement and high health & safety standards What we’re looking for: A hands-on engineer with a problem-solving mindset Strong attention to detail and quality Ability to work independently and as part of a small team Manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment Commitment to health, safety and continuous improvement Essential experience / qualifications: Engineering background (mechanical preferred, electrical considered) Manufacturing experience Health & Safety training Desirable but not essential: Experience with non-woven textiles machinery Textile machinery experience (carding, cross-lap, needle punch) Experience working with natural fibres Agricultural or raw material processing knowledge Benefits: £36,000 per annum 35 days holiday per year Company pension (4% employer contribution, matched) Company-wide bonus scheme Permanent role with long-term development opportunities This vacancy is advertised by dhBorders, a recruitment agency based in Galashiels, on behalf of our client. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and welcome applications from all backgrounds.