Production Engineer

Production Engineer/Assembly Operative - Penrith

Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri - 8.30am – 5 pm with an hour for lunch

You will join the Penrith workshop team, helping us to ensure the timely assembly of industrial pressure washers and playing an essential role in the supply of quality products to our customers. The ideal candidate will have a basic technical background, enjoy a hands-on approach and have good attention to detail. Most importantly you will be a great team player looking to join a small, welcoming and inclusive team.

Who are Nilfisk

Established over a 100 years ago we are a global company specialising in premium cleaning products.  Our main product lines in the professional market are floorcare equipment, vacuum cleaners and high-pressure washers but also offer a wide range of domestic vacuum cleaners and high-pressure washers to consumers worldwide.  We offer innovative products and solutions, and we strive to be at the forefront of technological advancement to drive future customer needs.

Essential Responsibilities of the Role  

• Assembly of Industrial Pressure Washers from individual components to functioning machines

• Meeting quality standards.

• Keeping to deadlines for customer demand

• Testing completed machines for quality & performance.

• Keeping accurate records

• Working within health & safety guidelines

• Maintaining a clean and tidy work area

Your new team

The Penrith Workshop team are based in our Head Office in Penrith, so as well as being part of a Workshop you will also regularly interact with many different colleagues from across the organisation.  You will be supported by the Technical Support Manager who will ensure you are equipped with the knowledge and tools to complete your role.

Why join us

Working for a Global Organisation you will benefits from working alongside colleagues from across the world with access to a host of training and development opportunities.  We want all our employees to be empowered to speak their minds to lead, collaborate and innovate a cleaner future.  Others benefits you will receive include:

• Enrolment in the SimplyHealth Plan to help cover medical, dental and other health costs and access to GP and mental health support 24/7

• Company pension scheme and annual leave allowance

• Staff Discount on consumer products

• Death In Service

• Free onsite parking and tea and coffee facilities including a RIO Coffee Machine

• Full uniform and safety footwear provided

What you will need

This position is for you if you are passionate about a hands-on role where you can see results! If making things makes you tick, then this is the role for you. 

You should have basic mechanical/electrical skills or knowledge and great attention to detail as well as being able to work in a team. Full training will be given, most importantly we are looking for positive can do attitude and the willingness to learn

Interested?

If this could be your next career step, please apply on our Career site.  We will assess applications as they come in and could close the advert early.  

What happens with your application?

We will look at your application and contact you for an initial conversation if we see a match. Thereafter we will invite you to an interview with the hiring manager and potentially a colleague.

Let’s create a cleaner future together

Clean is changing. Today, cleaning is a key contributor to health and safety, and a new clean is emerging, driven by technology and innovation. At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development, and we work as one team with one agenda, supporting each other across an exciting, dynamic organization. Being part of Nilfisk means having the freedom to speak your mind and do what you do best. You will thrive by having a hands-on approach and the drive to bring your great ideas to life.

At Nilfisk you can lead, innovate and collaborate for a cleaner future. Are you ready to make a change?

We embrace diversity and equality with an environment of inclusion. We encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of origin, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, gender, gender-identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age.

To adhere to all Nilfisk policies and procedures including the Code of Conduct and attend or update any mandatory training, as necessary. Be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors. Take relevant actions consistent with role and responsibilities to protect the environment and climate in line with the Environmental Management System (EMS). Understand and adhere to legal obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018 (the ‘2018 Act’) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’) in respect of data privacy and security.

Let’s create a cleaner future together