Engineer

SONOCO CANADA; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in packaging solutions is seeking a Mechanical Production Engineer in Carlisle, UK. In this role, you will ensure the safe operation of production equipment, implement process improvements, and conduct regular maintenance. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment and holds an NVQ Level 3 Engineering qualification. Join a company dedicated to sustainability and innovation, offering a full-time position with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of mechanical experience is required.
• Must have previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Ensure production lines are safe to operate.
• Maintain production equipment regularly.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Numerical aptitude

Verbal aptitude

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 Engineering qualification

Job description

Engineer page is loaded## Engineerremote type: Onsitelocations: GBR - Carlisle - D408time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: March 6, 2026 (29 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-155748Location: Carlisle, UKPosition: Mechanical Production EngineerShift: Treble shiftsWage:As a **Mechanical** **Production Engineer**, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of production equipment in line with standard operating procedures. You will support multiple areas of the manufacturing process as required, working to achieve plant objectives and meet customer requirements.Safety is the top priority for every employee and underpins everything we do.### What you will be doing:* Identify and implement process improvements* Ensure production lines are safe to operate, including completing PUWER checks* Set up, adjust, and optimise production lines* Respond quickly to mechanical issues to minimise downtime, spoilage, and inefficiencies* Carry out daily, weekly, monthly, and annual machine maintenance* Support maintenance and machine shop operations, prioritising work based on changing day-to-day requirements* Perform line changeovers and die/tool changes as required### We’d love to hear from you if you:* Have 2–3 years’ mechanical experience* Have previous experience working in a manufacturing environment* Hold an NVQ Level 3 Engineering qualification* Have strong mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude and can learn quickly* Can work effectively as part of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision* Are flexible and willing to carry out additional tasks in support of general maintenance and production activitiesWe are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of *Better Packaging. Better Life.*, we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.