Job Description

We are excited to be recruiting for a proactive Production Engineer to join our fast-paced business and dedicated team!

Joule is a leading manufacturer and distributor of heating, ventilation, hot water, and renewable heating solutions, operating in the UK, Irish and European markets.

As a company we constantly strive to innovate and implement sustainable renewable heating sources. It is through strong teamwork that we continue to achieve success and deliver high quality products to our customers.

Due to continuing growth, we are seeking a dynamic, forward thinking and enthusiastic Production Engineer with a hands-on approach to join our great UK team based in Pontefract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute directly to a fast-growing manufacturing operation and help shape the next phase of our journey.

You will be actively involved in all stages of the production process, from raw materials through to finished goods and delivery. The position is highly varied and requires direct, practical involvement in supporting both production processes and engineering activities.

Joining our team of fabulous individuals at Joule, you will discover why our people love working here. Our dynamic, progressive management team are visible and approachable. They embrace and promote positive working practices and ensure that staff are heard and understood and encourage and support Personal Development.

Our modern premises with free car parking are just a couple of minutes drive from the M62 (junction 32) and a short walk from Pontefract Tanshelf train station.

Our team take full advantage of our location, close to shops, leisure services, food outlets and various supermarkets. Not to mention the fabulous lake at Pontefract Racecourse!

They love the clean contemporary canteen facilities with snack machines and microwave facilities whilst also taking advantage the daily visiting sandwich van!

Our Christmas shut down (including Christmas Eve) is an additional much valued benefit, as is our complementary Employee Assistance Programme.

Interested? We'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Support and drive improvements across the full production process, from raw materials to finished goods and final delivery to the customer. Contribute to factory layout planning, production flow optimisation, and alignment of critical equipment. Collaborate with R&D throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to bring innovative products to market. Work with a motivated, hands-on workforce in a dynamic and opportunity-rich environment. Enhance the health and wellbeing of production staff by improving ergonomics, tooling, and processes. Lead cost-saving projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Understand and analyse manufacturing costs by performing work/process studies and developing business cases for improvement. Take ownership of time-sensitive projects, working independently or within a team to deliver high-quality outcomes on schedule. Clear and open communication throughout the functional teams.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Experience in a production environment. Experience in metal fabrication and sub-component assembly is advantageous. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with both individuals and groups. A proactive mindset, with strong attention to detail and quality. Mechanical aptitude and a solid understanding of machines and machining processes. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings; 2D/3D CAD proficiency is a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ability to create, implement, and monitor work instructions on the shop floor, and ensure adherence. Committed to tracking progress and driving continuous improvement. Support and coordinate engineering change requests and change management activities.
This is a Monday to Friday role of 40 hours, typically working 08:00-16:30 although there may be some flexibility on start and finish times. Current operational hours are between 6am and 5pm.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 38,000.00 per year

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person