At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure production lines run smoothly and efficiently while solving technical issues.
- Company: Join a global leader in consumer products with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, great overtime rates, pension scheme, and career development.
- Other info: Clear pathways for career progression into senior roles and supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a modern, automated facility and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Engineering qualification or equivalent experience in a fast-paced environment.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
- Production Line Engineer
- Nottingham
- 3-Shift
- £43,500 + Excellent OT Rates & Pension
Join a global manufacturer of market-leading consumer products, supplying trusted brands used by millions of people every day.
Operating from a highly automated, modern production facility.
The business is known for investing heavily in its people, offering genuine progression opportunities into senior technical, engineering and leadership positions.
This role is particularly well-suited to candidates leaving the Armed Forces who can bring a strong technical mindset, problem-solving ability and experience working in fast-paced operational environments.
Responsibilities - Production Line Engineer
- Ensure production lines achieve hourly output and performance targets.
- Set up, operate and optimise manufacturing equipment to maximise efficiency.
- Act as the first point of response for breakdowns and technical issues.
- Diagnose faults and carry out effective root cause analysis.
- Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
- Conduct condition-based maintenance (CBM) to reduce downtime.
- Lead troubleshooting activities across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
- Support operational excellence, quality, safety and performance objectives.
- Work closely with engineering and production teams to deliver manufacturing targets.
Experience / Qualifications - Production Line Engineer
- Level 3 Engineering, Maintenance or Mechanical qualification (or equivalent experience).
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in a manufacturing, production, process, FMCG, pharmaceutical or industrial environment.
- Ability to fault-find and repair mechanical, electrical or pneumatic equipment.
- Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to react to breakdowns while managing planned maintenance activities.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach to reliability and performance.
Benefits - Production Line Engineer
- Competitive salary of £43,000.
- Excellent overtime rates.
- Attractive company pension scheme.
- Structured training and development programmes.
- Clear career progression pathways.
- Modern, highly automated manufacturing facility.
- Employee wellbeing support and assistance programmes.
- Opportunity to work for a globally recognised manufacturing organisation.
- Long-term career stability with opportunities to progress into engineering, reliability, supervisory and management roles.
For more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on 01453 796617, or send a copy of your CV to
For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit www. omegaresource. co. uk
Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
Ideal background / Previous roles may include : Manufacturing Technician, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Mechanical Technician, Electrical Technician, Production Technician, Engineering Technician, Reliability Technician, Plant Technician, Process Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Ex-Forces Engineer, REME Vehicle Mechanic, REME Armourer, REME Recovery Mechanic, RAF Mechanical Technician, RAF Avionics Technician, RAF General Technician, Royal Navy Marine Engineering Technician, Royal Navy Engineering Technician, Weapons Engineering Technician, Submarine Engineering Technician, Aircraft Technician, Plant Fitter or Service Engineer.
Line Technician in Derby employer: Omega
Omega in Buckingham is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and quality in the automotive sector. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, fostering personal and professional growth while contributing to impactful projects. With a commitment to operational excellence and a supportive team environment, Omega provides a rewarding workplace for those passionate about quality engineering.
