Maintenance Engineer; Trainee Process Improvement Engineer

The Process Improvement Engineer position offers training and career progression with an international market-leading manufacturing business, close to the Sevenoaks area. Within the position, you will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of site engineering improvement projects covering engineering and maintenance operations to improve manufacturing capabilities. Applicants are invited from a wide range of backgrounds, but the role may suit a Maintenance Engineer with the ambition to develop into a Process Improvement Engineer.

The position is days-based, Monday to Friday, offering extensive training and career development

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Engineer or Maintenance Engineer to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will join the process engineering team while being trained and developed into a Process Improvement Engineer.

You will be involved in identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements across machinery, production lines, and processes, focusing on takt times, productivity, and overall equipment effectiveness.

• Competitive salary £40,000 per annum + KPI bonus
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Training and career development opportunities supported with a dedicated training package and support
• Opportunity to lead impactful projects and make a real difference.
• A supportive working environment with scope for professional growth and development.
• A day-based position, Monday to Friday

• Identify opportunities for the optimisation of machinery and production equipment.
• Work with the operations team to analyse production lines and identify areas for process improvement.
• Collect and interpret data on takt times, downtime, and efficiency.
• Support the implementation of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to projects focused on increasing throughput, reducing waste, and improving equipment reliability.
• Develop into a Process Improvement Engineer through structured training and mentoring.

• Qualified to HNC, HND, or Degree level in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer (manufacturing / industrial environment preferred).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to improvement.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• An interest in Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement principles (training provided).

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