At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing and support new product introductions.
- Company: Join Dennis Eagle, a leader in sustainable refuse collection vehicle manufacturing.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, health plans, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with growth potential and commitment to diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community sustainability while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing, problem-solving skills, and a relevant engineering qualification.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 48000 £ per year.
Role
Production Engineer
Location
Blackpool, FY4 4NW
Hours
37 hours per week | between 07:30 - 16:00 Monday to Friday
Salary
up to £48,000 pa DOE
At Dennis Eagle, we design and manufacture industry-leading refuse collection vehicles that help keep communities cleaner, safer and more sustainable.
Our CAB manufacturing facility in Blackpool plays a critical role in producing high-quality vehicle cabs that form the heart of our products, and we’re looking for a
Production Engineer to help drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations.
As a Production Engineer, you’ll act as the link between Engineering and Production, identifying opportunities to improve processes, introduce new technologies and support the successful delivery of new products.
Responsibilities
- Identifying and eliminating production bottlenecks.
- Supporting new product introduction, prototype builds and process improvements.
- Introducing technologies and manufacturing methods that improve quality, efficiency and safety.
- Driving continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives.
- Creating and maintaining build instructions, process documentation and manufacturing data.
- Working closely with Production, Engineering and other departments to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve performance.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience within a manufacturing or production engineering environment.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
- Experience supporting new product or process introduction.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and a collaborative approach.
- HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
- CAD experience, such as Solid Edge or similar software.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply.
We value potential and are committed to supporting your growth in the role.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
- Enhanced Pension Scheme and DIS Benefit.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health Shield Medical Cash Plan.
- GP Anytime service.
- Training and Development programmes.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Care Concierge.
- Occupational Health Support and Health Surveillance.
- My Benefits Platform.
- Independent Free Mortgage Advice.
At Dennis Eagle we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident organisation.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated.
We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy and invite you to discuss how we can support you.
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Production Engineer employer: Dennis Eagle UK
Dennis Eagle UK is an excellent employer that prioritises the development of its employees while maintaining a strong focus on quality and safety in the workplace. Located in Warwick, the company offers a supportive work culture, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal place for skilled fitters to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the team.
