Pertemps are supporting an innovative organisation working in a specialist defence-related industry, delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions that demand precision, speed, and reliability. With tight deadlines and high standards, they pride ourselves on their ability to deliver complex projects on time and to specification. Their purpose is simple but powerful: removing the world’s most dangerous materials to protect lives and make environments safer.

About the Role We are seeking a Production Engineer to play a pivotal role in ensuring production plans are executed effectively and on schedule. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will coordinate across Design, Procurement, CNC, Project Engineering teams and suppliers to keep projects running smoothly from start to finish. This role is more than just planning — it’s about making the plan happen. You’ll need to bring strong mechanical engineering knowledge, experience in fast-moving production settings, and the drive to keep activities aligned, address bottlenecks quickly, and ensure departmental communication is clear and effective.

Responsibilities

Prepare, execute and maintain the production plan, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule. Coordinate closely with Design, Procurement, CNC, and Project Engineering teams to keep workflows aligned. Act as the central communication point between departments, suppliers, and senior management to iden...