Skip to main content
Posted 02 August, 2026

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection
Ilkley, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

PRODUCTION ENGINEERLocation: Menston Salary: £34,000 Shift: DaysJob RoleWe are recruiting for a Production Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business in Menston. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer to join a stable production site and play a key role in improving production performance, efficiency and output.As a Production Engineer, you will work closely with production and engineering teams to identify issues affecting output, improve manufacturing processes and support the ongoing development of production efficiency across the site.The role will involve investigating production problems, analysing performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting the implementation of solutions to improve productivity, reduce downtime and maintain high standards of quality.Non-Negotiable Requirements for the Production EngineerRecognised Engineering qualification or completed Engineering ApprenticeshipPrevious experience working in a production, manufacturing or industrial engineering environmentExperience supporting production output, efficiency and equipment performanceStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve production issuesAbility to work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and maintain outputComfortable working a days-based shift patternRequirements for the Production EngineerExperience monitoring and improving production processesExperience investigating production issues and identifying the root cause of problemsAbility to analyse downtime and production performanceExperience supporting continuous improvement projectsAbility to identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste and increase outputStrong communication skills, with the ability to work closely with Production, Engineering and other departmentsA proactive approach to improving processes and production performanceAbility to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentDesirable Requirements for the Production EngineerExperience with Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologiesExperience with OEE, KPI monitoring or production performance dataExperience with Root Cause AnalysisExperience supporting process improvement or production optimisation projectsExperience working within an automated manufacturing environmentAdditional knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering would be advantageousBenefits£34,000 Basic SalaryDays-Based Shift PatternCompany PensionCareer Development OpportunitiesOpportunity to Work Within a Stable Manufacturing EnvironmentThis is an excellent opportunity for a Production Engineer to join a successful manufacturing business, offering a salary of £34,000, a days-based shift pattern and the opportunity to play a key role in improving production performance, efficiency and continuous improvement across the site.If you are interested please contact Joe McAuliffe at Pioneer Selection.Alternatively, if you know someone who may be interested in this role, we offer a referral scheme for successful recommendations.TPBN1_UKTJ