Engineering Manufacturing jobs in South West England

The Plant Manager (12-month Fixed-Term Contract) will oversee the day-to-day operations of the plant in Plymouth, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. This role is key to maintaining high standards in engineering and manufacturing while supporting the company's goals.

As Plant Manager you are responsible for leading the Herreschoff and Polarite production plants, ensuring safe, compliant and cost-effective operations while delivering production targets, quality standards and continuous improvement. The role oversees EHS, operational performance, budgets, capital projects and team development, driving efficiency, reliability and long-term business success.

As a Mobile Plant Operative you'll be responsible for safely operating heavy machinery, including Rigid Dump Trucks and Wheeled Loaders, to maximise productivity and support efficient site operations. You'll carry out equipment checks, maintain excavation and tipping areas, work closely with site supervisors to resolve issues, and follow all site safety and traffic management procedures.

The Mechanical Fitter responsible for planned and reactive maintenance of fixed plant equipment across the Devon Ball Clays operations, ensuring maximum plant reliability and minimal downtime. Working closely with supervisors and the maintenance team, you'll support fault finding, equipment installations, maintenance planning and continuous improvement projects while maintaining high health, safety and environmental standards.

The Multi‐Skilled Engineering Chargehand role involves overseeing engineering operations and ensuring efficient maintenance within the property industry. This permanent position in St Austell, Cornwall requires a hands-on approach to supervising tasks and fostering a high-performing team environment.

OPERATIVE - Multiple Opportunities Across Cornwall

We have multiple Operative positions available across a variety of sites, each offering different operational areas and shift patterns. Shifts vary by location and may include days, rotating shifts, or 12-hour days/nights. Shift allowances apply

An experienced Supplier Quality Manager is required to take ownership of supplier performance within a complex, multi-component manufacturing environment. This role will focus on driving supplier accountability, improving incoming quality, and implementing structured processes such as PPAP, SCAR and supplier audits to reduce defects and improve production efficiency.

We are looking for a safety-focused and experienced Processing Operative / Front Loader Driver to join our team at Furzebrook.

 

This role provides electrical, instrumentation and control (ICA) support to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of plant and equipment. Primarily based at the Rocks site, you will carry out hands-on maintenance, fault finding and work closely with operations, with opportunities to develop your skills in instrumentation, control and automation.

This hands-on leadership role involves supervising dryer operations to ensure safe, efficient and consistent production performance while leading teams on shift. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will drive production targets, maintain high standards of quality and compliance, and take responsibility for day-to-day operations at site level.

This role involves the safe and efficient operation of production and mobile plant equipment, including shredding, blending and milling systems, with the majority of time spent operating a front-end loader. You will support production targets by conducting regular equipment checks, maintaining high housekeeping standards and working collaboratively with production and maintenance teams.

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead engineering and reliability within a fast-paced, highly automated food manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Factory Manager, this role is responsible for driving maintenance strategy, improving asset performance, and leading a team of engineers to deliver high levels of efficiency, reliability, and safety across the site.

Maintain and enhance Imerys' UK network infrastructure, ensuring secure, reliable and high-performing connectivity across multiple sites. The role combines hands-on network support, troubleshooting and incident management with involvement in network upgrades, security improvements and global IT projects, working closely with UK and international teams.

This role offers experienced Electricians the opportunity to apply their problem-solving skills within an industrial setting while building a long-term career in Devon. Ideal for those from manufacturing or heavy industry, it provides stability, ongoing training, and an improved work-life balance compared to traditional shift work.

We are seeking an experienced QSHE Director to provide strategic leadership across Quality, Environment, Health and Safety within a complex manufacturing and supply chain environment. This role is responsible for driving governance, compliance, technical excellence, and a prevention-led safety culture while protecting consumers, products, and brand reputation.

The Multi-skilled Engineer will play a pivotal role in maintaining and optimising machinery within the FMCG industry. This is a permanent position based in Shepton Mallet, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving production environment.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for developing, implementing, and embedding a robust Health, Safety and Security strategy across a food manufacturing site.

The role holder will define the strategic framework for safety management, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements while driving a proactive, continuous improvement culture.