Technical Shopfloor Engineer

Job description

Technical Shopfloor Engineer

(Aerospace Manufacturing)

Location: Broughton, North Wales (Onsite)

Contract: Inside IR35

Rate:

• £26.92 per hour PAYE
• £36.00 per hour Umbrella
• IR35: Off‑payroll working rules apply
• Shift Pattern: Double Day Shift (20% shift uplift)

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Shopfloor Engineer to join a high‑volume manufacturing environment supporting production operations at shopfloor level. This is an onsite contract role within a complex, regulated engineering setting, offering long‑term stability and the opportunity to contribute directly to operational excellence.

The successful candidate will work closely with production teams and autonomous production units, providing hands‑on technical support and problem‑solving expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Support production teams and Autonomous Production Teams (APT) on the shopfloor
• Identify, analyse and resolve technical issues beyond operator and first‑line management capability
• Provide an end‑to‑end technical perspective within the manufacturing environment
• Support continuous production enablement through effective use of available resources and knowledge
• Contribute to operational excellence and continuous improvement activities
• Support identification and reduction of non‑conformances on the shopfloor

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven manufacturing or production engineering experience (experience valued over qualifications)
• Experience working within regulated environments and to defined procedures
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively in a fast‑paced environment
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Understanding of product safety and customer focus principles
• HNC or equivalent qualification desirable but not essential

Work Pattern & Benefits

• Alternating weekly shifts (Monday–Friday):
• Morning: 06:00 – 13:10
• Afternoon: 13:30 – 20:40
• Paid premium overtime rates over 35 hours (+25% Monday–Friday, +50% Saturday–Sunday)

To apply:

If you’re an experienced manufacturing or shopfloor engineer looking for a contract in a technically challenging production environment, please apply with your latest CV or get in touch to discuss further by calling Ellie at Carbon60 Fareham by email at ellie.lunenkay@carbon60global.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Broughton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English