Position: Engineer
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Location: Worthing
Salary: £32,000-£34,000
FTC: 1 year
A global technology and manufacturing organisation is seeking a Junior Engineer to support Production and Production Engineering operations at its Worthing manufacturing facility.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of premium audio products and manufacturing processes, supporting quality, delivery, and cost objectives within a safe and efficient production environment.
Job Overview
Support ongoing improvement of products and manufacturing processes to optimise Quality, Delivery, and Cost
Assist in maintaining factory plant, machinery, and equipment within the manufacturing facility
Develop practical engineering skills within a general workshop environment, following departmental training matrices
Contribute to engineering-based concepts and implement continual improvement solutions
Participate in projects, including definition and selection of new concepts, equipment, and automation technologies
Support installation of production equipment and tooling, ensuring processes are designed for manufacture and NPI
Conduct reactive and preventative maintenance activities as required, with support from the engineering team
Participate in late shift rota and occasional weekend/out-of-hours work to support PPM and project delivery
Share knowledge and assist in training colleagues to reduce departmental and business risk
Adhere to departmental processes and procedures in line with ISO 9001:2015 standards, supporting problem solving and root cause analysis
Requirements
Minimum Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Minimum of 2 years' experience within a manufacturing environment
Practical experience completing machine maintenance
Understanding of core manufacturing processes
Strong problem-solving skills and organised approach to work
Ability to collaborate effectively within engineering and production teams
Desirable skills include:
Knowledge of at least one CAD system
Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
Experience using Word, Excel, and SAP ERP
Working knowledge of lean principles and single piece flow
Ability to wire cabinets and interpret electrical diagrams
Basic PLC knowledge and fault finding
Fabrication skills (Mill and Lathe)
Full UK driving licence
Salary & Benefits
Hours of Work
Full-time (onsite role based in Worthing, UK)
Late shift xxuwjjq rota participation (notified in advance)
Flexibility required for weekend and out-of-hours support when necessary
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary £32,000-£34,000
Employee product discounts
Extensive training and development opportunities
Employee recognition and rewards programme
Inclusive and supportive working environment
Opportunities for career progression
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.