Production Engineer

Cornwall Staff Agency Padstow, England Jul 1, 2026

Type Permanent
Pay £35,000 – £45,000/year
Work Onsite

Production Engineer focuses on carry out planned repair and maintenance of printing and bookbinding machinery, ensuring compliance with company and legal standards.

What the role involves

  • Carry out planned repair and maintenance of printing and bookbinding machinery, ensuring compliance with company and legal standards.
  • Supporting installation and project work on equipment within the printing and bookbinding trade, as well as other site equipment.
  • Work independently and proactively to maintain high standards of maintenance and health & safety.
  • Assisting in supervising and training apprentices.
  • Perform regular testing (PAT, fixed wiring inspections, RCD testing) to ensure compliance with statutory regulations.

Skills and requirements

  • Proven experience in the maintenance.
  • City & Guilds/NVQ in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and safe working practices.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Confirmed role details

  • Our client, an established Bindery firm based near Padstow are seeking a permanent electrical engineer to join their team.
  • £35,000-£45,000 per annum.
  • Shift pattern will be arranged.
  • Permanent position.

Candidate fit

  • Technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving.

Additional role context

  • Conduct daily repair, maintenance, and inspection of ancillary site and building equipment.
  • Recommend and implement improvements or modifications to electrical systems and machinery.

Known job details

  • Pay: £35,000-£45,000 per annum
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