Job Description

About the role
Are you ready to engineer excellence? Balfour Beatty is on the lookout for a passionate Production Engineer to join our dynamic team at Painter Brothers, our premier steel manufacturing facility based in Hereford.
At Painter Brothers, we don't just shape steel - we shape the future.
As a Production Engineer, you'll be at the heart of cutting-edge projects, working with high-grade materials and pioneering processes that power infrastructure across the UK and beyond.
What you'll be doing

• Prepare and process production documentation and data and issue to fabrication and despatch departments.

• Receive, process and provide all technical data from / to customers and other stakeholders.

• Identification of requirements for bought out parts / services and issuing of requisite purchase orders.

• Resolve technical issues, where required in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Reporting and expedite progress against key programme deliverables.

• Produce CNC Data where required.

• Review, amend and create new production drawings as required.

• Liaise with the all internal and external stakeholders involving technical matters.

Who we're looking for

• Previous experience/ Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and data.

• Experience in manufacturing practices and processes.

• Ability to solve problems and make sound decisions with minimal support from management.

• Experience of working collaboratively within a dynamic team environment and meeting key deadlines.

• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate both verbally and in writing.

• Proficient user of computer systems (Microsoft Office). Experience of MRP Systems and CAD systems would be advantageous.

• Experience in programming CNC machines - desirable.

• A strong pro-active and 'can-do' attitude with desire to continually learn and improve.

Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...
About us
Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK's rail networks - designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.
From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at:

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