Siddall & Hilton have been manufacturing in Brighouse since 1895, and today we're the UK's leading manufacturer of welded wire mesh panels. We're looking for a hands-on, curious Technical Engineer to learn from our most experienced people, capture decades of specialist know-how before they retire, and turn it into the standards the whole team works to.
It's a role with real breadth — hands-on fault-finding and machine optimisation one day, building the technical knowledge library and coaching the next. If you're a mechanical engineer who loves getting to the root of a problem and leaving things better and more repeatable than you found them, this is a rare chance to make a role your own.
£38,000 - £42,000 per annum depending on experience - Full-time I Brighouse, West Yorkshire - 42.5 hours per week - Annualised hours - Closing date: 11th September 2026
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Troubleshoot production issues and support operators, minimising technical downtime
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Investigate defects and get to the real cause rather than the symptom
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Fine-tune machinery for stable output, quality and repeatable performance
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Support Production Technicians through complex set-ups, changeovers and start-ups
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Identify and improve machine changeover and set-up best practice
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Make sure tooling, consumables and circulating parts are specified, serviceable and ready when needed
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Capture specialist knowledge and turn it into clear guides, standards, training and a searchable knowledge library
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Drive continuous improvement using Lean and data, and trial practical engineering modifications through proper change control
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Deliver hands-on training for Production Technicians and Engineering trainees, working safely at all times
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A strong ability to absorb and retain technical knowledge — this role is built around learning from experienced colleagues and remembering what you’re shown
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Experience supporting an industrial manufacturing environment, with strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
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Hands-on experience of machine changeover and set-up
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Excellent teamworking, training and communication skills
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Good digital familiarity and accurate record-keeping, plus health & safety awareness
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A mechanical or manufacturing apprenticeship (or equivalent hands-on experience), and GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent
Nice to have
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Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
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Hands-on tool and machine-tool experience, welding / wire mesh manufacture, or an FLT counterbalance licence
About you
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Customer-focused, driven and dependable, with real personal integrity.
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A natural at analysis and sound decision-making, teamwork, and helping others perform.
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Adaptable and open to new technology, with a continuous-improvement mindset.
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Ideally, curious about automation and AI — always spotting and suggesting better ways of working.
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Competitive pay, £38,000 - £42,000 per annum depending on experience
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34 days' paid leave, inclusive of bank holidays (carry over up to 5 days for extra flexibility)
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Industry-leading salary-sacrifice pension scheme, helping you grow your retirement savings while paying less tax
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Life assurance equivalent to 4x salary
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Paid charity volunteering day
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Long-service awards
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Employee referral scheme
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Pirkx platform with access to a broad range of discounts and offers
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Access to a free personal financial coach with Octopus Money Coach
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Free on-site parking, or a short walk from the train station
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Free on-site EV charging points
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Team garden space, canteen and games area
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On-site shower facilities and cycle shelter
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Employee Assistance
Siddall & Hilton is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive workforce.
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