Manufacturing Engineer

Salary/Rate:£40k - 50k per year
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Chester
County:Cheshire
Specialism:Manufacturing
Job ref:AL28
Post Date:October 14, 2025
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About the Role

Manufacturing Engineer

Chester

£40,000 - £50,000 + benefits (dependent on experience)

 

Aspion Search is partnering with a long-established engineering manufacturer to hire a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer. The business operates across multiple UK sites and is known for excellent staff retention and strong technical capability.

 

The Business:

  • Market leader with a strong engineering heritage and supportive culture.
  • Busy, practical environment: engineers are genuinely involved in bringing ideas to life.
  • End-to-end exposure: design tweaks, production support, and continuous improvement projects.
  • Collaborative team: your input is valued and visible.
  • Growth & progression: the company is in a major growth phase, with clear routes into senior technical or leadership roles.

The Role of the Manufacturing Engineer:

The Mechanical Design Engineer will work closely with the operations and manufacturing teams to support ongoing production and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer:

  • Updating and maintaining existing engineering drawings
  • Providing design and manufacturing support for day-to-day production
  • Delivering cost reduction and capital project work
  • Supporting quality systems and maintaining accreditations
  • Promoting safety and continuous improvement across the site
  • Troubleshooting and driving practical engineering solutions

 

About the Manufacturing Engineer:

  • Degree-qualified or time-served Mechanical Engineer
  • At least 2 year’s experience in a mechanical/manufacturing environment
  • Comfortable with manual calculations/engineering maths.
  • CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred, but other 3D CAD considered)
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems beneficial
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
  • Motivated, physically active, and team-oriented

 

Benefits of the Manufacturing Engineer:

  • 4% matched pension contributions.
  • Life cover at 2× basic salary.
  • Paid medical appointment attendance & annual medical screenings.
  • Service recognition from Year 1.
  • 37 hours/week with early finish Fridays.
  • 25 days’ holiday + public holidays.

 

Find out more about our available opportunities or how I can help you further your career – contact me today.


Please contact Adele Lewis or click Apply Now.

Call: 0151 209 2050 or 07441934030

Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk

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