Help Build the Future of Our Manufacturing Facility
Future Developments is an expanding UK chemical manufacturer supplying professional cleaning, automotive, industrial and hygiene products throughout the UK.
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of our production equipment, improve manufacturing efficiency, and lead the installation of new machinery as we continue to grow.
This is a varied role that combines mechanical engineering, fabrication, installation, maintenance and continuous improvement.
The Role
You will be responsible for ensuring our production facility operates efficiently whilst helping design and install new manufacturing processes and equipment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Installing new production machinery and manufacturing equipment
- Maintaining filling machines from 50ml to 1000L filling systems
- Installing and commissioning pumps, pipework and dosing systems
- Working on pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems
- Fabricating brackets, guards, supports and production equipment
- Welding and modifying stainless steel equipment where required
- Installing conveyors and production lines
- Maintaining mixers, agitators and blending vessels
- Fault finding and repairing breakdowns quickly
- Preventative maintenance across the factory
- Assisting with factory expansion projects
- Improving manufacturing efficiency and reducing downtime
- Liaising with production management to prioritise engineering work
- Ensuring all machinery complies with health & safety legislation
Equipment You'll Work With
- Chemical filling lines
- Drum, bottle and IBC filling equipment
- Pneumatic piston fillers
- Diaphragm and centrifugal pumps
- Chemical dosing systems
- Stainless steel mixing vessels
- Conveyor systems
- Pipework installations
- Air compressors
- Pneumatic controls
- Variable speed drives
- Motors and gearboxes
Essential Skills
We are looking for someone who has experience with:
- Mechanical engineering
- Machinery installation
- Production maintenance
- Fabrication
- MIG/TIG welding
- Pneumatics
- Pumps and pipework
- Fault finding
- Preventative maintenance
- Reading engineering drawings
- Safe working practices
Electrical fault-finding experience would be highly advantageous but is not essential.
Desirable Experience
Experience within any of the following would be beneficial:
- Chemical manufacturing
- Food manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Packaging machinery
- Filling equipment
- Automation
- PLC-controlled machinery
- Stainless steel process equipment
- Chemical transfer systems
What We're Looking For
You'll be someone who:
- Takes pride in your work
- Can work independently
- Is practical and solutions-focused
- Enjoys building and improving machinery
- Can think outside the box
- Wants to help grow a manufacturing business
- Is willing to get involved with projects from concept through to completion
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Monday to Friday working
- Overtime opportunities
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Long-term career progression
- Opportunity to help shape a rapidly expanding manufacturing facility
- Investment in new machinery and technology
Join Our Team
If you're passionate about engineering, enjoy solving problems, and want to play a key role in developing a growing chemical manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV along with a brief covering letter explaining why you would be a great fit for the role.
Future Developments (Manufacturing) Ltd
"Engineering the future of British chemical manufacturing."
Pay: £28,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience maintaining production machinery?
- Have you installed or commissioned new production machinery?
- Which industries have you worked in?
- Are you able to diagnose and repair mechanical faults independently?
- Do you have experience with preventative maintenance schedules?
- Are you legally authorised to work in the UK?
Experience:
- manufacturing engineering: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
