Junior Production Engineer

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated Junior Production Engineer to join our Production Engineering team. This hands-on role will support electronics and mechanical assembly activities, production documentation, quality processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their engineering career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Support PCB assembly, soldering, wiring, mechanical assembly and production build activities.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of work instructions, assembly documentation and wiring diagrams.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) and quality control activities.
• Work with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives.
• Support prototype builds and provide feedback on manufacturability.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards.

Ideal Candidate

• Enthusiastic and eager to develop a career in Production Engineering.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Able to follow technical instructions and work effectively within a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Professional, positive and willing to learn.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other ETL locations when required.

Desirables

• HNC, HND, apprenticeship, degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Previous exposure to a manufacturing, production or engineering environment.
• Basic knowledge of electronics assembly, soldering, wiring or mechanical fitting.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of quality and continuous improvement principles.

Location

This role requires you to work on-site at our modern manufacturing facility in Hereford - Before applying, please make sure you can commute to Coldwell Radio Station, Madley, Herefordshire, HR2 9NE

Closing date: At ETL, we always prioritise efficiency in everything we do. With this in mind, we are looking to commence our interview process without delay and reserve the right to close the opening early should we receive suitable applications.

BPSS Compliant: Due to the nature of our work, all roles require candidates to be BPSS compliant.

VISA Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Agency notice: We are sourcing suitable candidates for this role directly via our internal referral programme, direct marketing, and talent team.

Please note that we do not accept speculative CVs from external suppliers.