Improvement Engineer

Company: Epson UK & I
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Location: Telford
Job Description:

Job Title

Improvement Engineer

Reports To

Senior Specialist

About Us

Epson Telford Limited was established in 1987, we are on a 50-acre site and operate a 24/7 manufacturing site. We are the only European manufacturing and distribution site for ink cartridges and textile inks. These products are shipped to an Epson warehouse in Germany where they are then distributed throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Quality and innovation are at the heart of everything we do, from our Cleanroom environment to our in‑house machinery, design and technology improvements from which we use our own Epson 6‑axis robots.

Salary

£39,676

Shift

Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Improvement Engineer with a strong background in electrical systems, industrial controls and mechanical engineering to drive operational excellence across the manufacturing process. The role focuses on identifying inefficiencies, implementing technical improvements, and enhancing equipment reliability.

Main Duties – Electrical and Controls Engineering

  • Analyse and improve performance of electrical systems, PLCs and automated machinery
  • Modify and optimise control systems to improve uptime, cycle time and efficiency
  • Support fault finding and troubleshooting of electrical/control issues within production environments
  • Experience with panel building/wiring and 6‑axis programming
  • Work with PLC platforms (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley) and HMI/Keyence, Omron systems

Main Duties – Mechanical and Equipment Improvements

  • Identify mechanical reliability issues and implement design or maintenance improvements
  • Work on equipment modifications to increase performance, reduce waste, and improve safety
  • Support preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
  • Collaborate with maintenance teams on equipment upgrades and refurbishment projects

Skills Required

  • Strong problem‑solving skills
  • Capable of working both as part of a team and individually
  • Clear and effective communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • PC literate in Microsoft Office
  • Methodical / logical approach

Qualifications Required

  • Minimum of an HNC or level 4 qualification in an engineering principle

Experience Required

  • Demonstrates a determination to deliver
  • Demonstrates high level of pride in all work undertaken
  • Experience in a high‑speed automated production environment

Advantageous Qualifications and Experience

  • PRINCE2 qualification
  • IOSH/NEBOSH qualification
  • Recognised apprenticeship / time served

Benefits

  • KPI related bonus
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance up to 4 × annual salary
  • Voluntary lifestyle benefit scheme
  • 31 days holiday (incl bank holidays)
  • Discounted Epson products and consumables
  • Onsite occupational health and physiotherapist
  • Free eye tests through Specsavers
  • “We Care” support program
  • Perkbox
  • Company Sick Pay scheme
  • Free secure parking onsite

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Posted: June 29th, 2026