Zenith People are working with our client who are recruiting for an experienced, Production Engineer on a permanent basis. Duties & Responsibilities are as follows: Carrying out repairs to Automated production lines Perform planned preventative maintenance in accordance with the maintenance program. Ensure planned maintenance is scheduled and has the least amount of impact on production time as possible Keep a suitable range of spares in stock to cover most breakdowns Ensure suitable external contractor engineers are on hand to help as required Perform a daily walk round to ensure all machines have been set and are running correctly Ensure all SOPS (Standard Operating Procedures) are carried out to standard Maintain and keep up to date all equipment log books and record machine maintenance Work closely with the Quality Department to ensure Corrective and Preventative Action training is completed fully and promptly Strive for continuous improvement across the plant Operate machines in Manufacturing and Packing areas Ensure all tooling and change parts are stored in the correct manner to prevent deterioration and / or damage Inspect and polish tooling ready for the next production run so they are ready when required Advise when tooling and change parts becoming overly worn and require replacing Keep records and logs of tooling Ensure Tools are in good condition and well maintained Essential Skills / Qualifications Experience and qualified mechanically biased engineer Self Motivated Polite, professional and personable manner. Accuracy and Diligence Team-worker Desirable Skills / Qualifications Engineering/ Maintenance qualification GCSE's in English and Maths, above a grade C