Process Support Engineer in Cheltenham

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

We are looking for a proactive and technically strong Process Support Engineer to join our Process Engineering team. In this hands‑on role, you will support production operations, lead and contribute to improvement projects, and play a key part in developing the future of our manufacturing capability. You will work closely with the Lead Engineer, Production teams, and key stakeholders to implement new technologies, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safe, efficient and high‑quality manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day support to production areas, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing.
• Support and drive quality improvements across Assembly and Operations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, suppliers and contractors to resolve issues and progress activities.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and contribute to engineering and manufacturing improvement projects.
• Use Lean and Agile techniques to deliver cost, efficiency and performance improvements.
• Support the introduction of new equipment and processes from concept through to production handover.
• Work with the Lead Engineer to deliver new technologies and support capital investment projects.
• Lead and support implementation of "Future Factory" solutions designed to ensure long‑term capability and capacity.
• Contribute to projects that improve MTTR/MTBF, process stability, and product quality.

Your Experience

• Technical engineering background and experience within fast‑paced, diverse manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of assembly and machining processes.
• Experience applying Lean and Agile manufacturing techniques.
• Understanding of project management principles.
• Experience with automation, robotics, or leading engineering change projects.
• PLC or programming capability (desirable).

Qualifications & Knowledge

• HNC/HND (BTEC Level 4) in Manufacturing or Engineering discipline.
• Completed mechanical or electrical apprenticeship (preferred).
• Knowledge of CNC machine tools and machining methods.
• Experience with assembly automation.
• Degree in Engineering or related field (beneficial).
• IOSH or equivalent safety qualification.

Your Skills

• Highly motivated, proactive and able to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to use project management tools and meet deadlines.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Confident working with external suppliers and contractors.
• Able to write business cases, develop project plans and manage budgets.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Role‑Specific Requirements

• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all business levels.
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, using linear (waterfall) or iterative approaches.

About the Company

The Steam Thermal Solutions business is one of three businesses within Spirax Group. Spirax Sarco and Gestra, are our two brands that form Steam Thermal Solutions and are global leaders in the supply of engineered solutions for the design, provision and maintenance of efficient industrial and commercial steam systems. Steam Thermal Solutions has global coverage across 67 operating units (called OpCos), organised into four Divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, Gestra. Spirax Group is a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies. Our Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 165 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones! Our Purpose, supported by our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.

Benefits

You will receive a competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days’ paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking, flexible benefits, and access to a personal discounts’ portal.

We also offer a range of additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan. We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique. We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working. We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include gender‑neutral parental leave, 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave, paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse, menopause‑friendly workplace principles and more. Learn more at this link. We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form or notify our recruitment partners.