Manufacturing Engineer

Contek are working with a dynamic and rapidly growing manufacturing firm based in Gloucester, manufacturing small batch/low volume products for the manufacture of special purpose machinery, within the Construction industry.

Location: Gloucester

About:  A  world leader in the manufacture and supply of machines and handling equipment for the construction products industry. They take pride in the quality and reliability of the machines they design and manufacture which incorporate state-of-the-art remote diagnostics and produce high-quality products. They continue to expand our operations, moving to new premises, growing the services they offer to customers.

Position Overview CNC/CAM Production Engineer will play a vital role in providing technical, operational and production support for future growth by supporting production senior CNC machinist, CAD designer, and technical team, learning from the team and at the same time providing technical expertise in machining technical expertise in machining, CNC programming, CAM, and helping the team deliver high quality products and exceptional customer service. This role requires a hands-on approach, as well as the ability to read technical drawings, produce CNC programs, or using Mastercam to produce machining programs offline. You should be able to effectively communicate technical specifications, machine set ups and if required help other machinists to set up and prove out jobs. The role requires a proactive, adaptable approach, working collaboratively within a small team environment. This role is a new role where the necessary training will be given, including Mastercam (and Solid Edge if required in the future).

But the key to this job is assisting the team in increasing the company’s overall output to match the growing demand, learning and be mentored by senior team members to pick up the knowledge to be able to produce the parts required in the future.

Some of the other tasks you may carry out from time to time are:

- Purchasing of materials and tools

- Estimating machine cycle times and costing

- Machine Maintenance

- Inspection

- Discussing with customers the solutions to their requirements.

- Help with production planning and feedback to customers

- Representative on the CNC/CAM Forum (Monthly meeting)

The above is not an exhaustive list but gives you a feel for the areas this role touches on.

They are entering an exciting new stage in the companies growth, moving to new premises across the road in the coming weeks and CNC/CAM Production Engineer will have the opportunity to work with the team shaping the layout and flow of the new work shop.

Career Pathways:

With a rapidly growing business  this is a great opportunity to progress your career within a truly Global manufacturing business with factories world-wide and as such there are many possible opportunities to progress into roles like:

• Operations, production supervisor, production manager, operations manager, general manager.


• Design, learn CAD. Become a technical expert and learn how to set up the machines and travel to customers factories around the world.


• Technical Sales, using your engineering knowledge to look at plant layouts, discuss customers requirements, estimate the project cost and quote projects. Attend trade shows at home and overseas.

Skills & Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or higher in a technical subject preferred.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical related role, preferably within the machinery or manufacturing industry.


• Proficiency in reading technical drawings and specifications is essential.


• Confident in producing parts and checking they are to drawing.


• Methodical approach to work maintaining accuracy at all times.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to estimate costs and prepare quotations.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to colleagues and sometimes to customers.


• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a small team environment.


• Adaptable and flexible with a positive attitude towards challenges and change.


• Proficiency CNC machine programming and offline CAM programming.

• Microsoft Office Suite  of products, excel, word, outlook (email).

Hours of Work and Benefits:

• 7:30am – 4:00pm Mon-Thu, 7:30am – 3:00pm Fri. (Total 39 hours)


• Overtime available when workload dictates.


• Holiday is 25 days plus 8 statutory days.


• Starting rate of pay £20.50/hr during 3 months probation. 


• Rate of pay on successful completion of probation £21.00/hr


• Secure company with a long history going back 50 years in the UK and over 85 years in the USA.


• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development within a growing company.


• Travel opportunities to attend customer factories, group companies and trade shows in exciting locations around the world.


• Dynamic and supportive work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.


• Opportunity to put your ideas forward and shape your work environment as we move to new premises.


• Free parking


• Contribution to company pension scheme