Production Engineer

FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS + 35 HOLIDAYS + REGULAR OVERTIME + HIGH ENG & MODERN MACHINES + COMPLEX MANUFACTURING

Due to continued demand of their services, this employer is actively searching for a Production Engineer to join their skilled engineering team on a permanent basis.

As this ROCHDALE based employer is just minutes from the M62, the successful Production Engineer will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns & cities including Oldham, Bury, Halifax, Middleton, Huddersfield and Manchester.

For the Production Engineer position, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who possess:

Formal qualifications within a Mechanical Engineering or Machining focused discipline (Apprenticeship, NVQ/City & Guilds/BTEC Level 3, HNC, HND or similar) Strong CNC Machining skills and knowledge – ideally an accomplished Machinist who has progressed into an Offline Programming or similar position The ability to create bespoke CNC programs from scratch using CAD/CAM software (all packages considered – SolidCAM experience is advantageous) IDEAL NOT ESSENTIAL: Previous experience spent working in a Heavy Engineering environment


Working Hours of the Production Engineer:
Day shifts with a 39-hour minimum weekly contract; the successful candidate will be offered flexibility around start & finish times between the below times (latest start time 8.30am):

Monday to Thursday – 06:00 to 18:00 Friday – 06:00 to 15:00


On offer to the successful Production Engineer:

Starting Salary: Up to £45,000.00 / £22.18 per hour Holiday Entitlement: 35 days including public holidays Option to work regular midweek and Saturday morning overtime: 150% paid between 39-48 hours worked 200% paid after 48 hours worked



To apply for the Production Engineer position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Callum Good at E3 Recruitment for more information


  • Location: Middleton, England
  • Salary: Up to £45000.00 per annum + Flexible Hours + 35 Holidays
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: E3 Recruitment
  • Posted: 04-Sep-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com