Technical Shopfloor EngineerLocation: Broughton, Chester (Onsite)Working pattern: Days or Double day shift (20% uplift)Contract type: £30.00/hr PAYE / £40.13/hr Umbrella (Inside IR35)Security clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)About the roleGuidant Global is partnering with Airbus to recruit a Technical Shopfloor Engineer to support one of the UK's most advanced aerospace manufacturing environments. This is a hands-on, operational engineering role where you'll work closely with production teams to keep manufacturing moving safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.You'll be embedded within the shopfloor environment, acting as a key technical interface between production, engineering and support functions. If you thrive in a fast-paced, problem-solving role and enjoy being close to the action, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.What you'll be doingAs a Technical Shopfloor Engineer, you'll support day-to-day production activities while driving continuous improvement across the shopfloor. Key responsibilities include:Shopfloor & Lineside SupportProviding hands-on technical support to production teams and Autonomous Production Teams (APTs)Identifying, analysing and resolving technical issues that cannot be managed by operators or First Line ManagersSupporting the management of non-conformances, concessions, outstanding work and missing partsFlagging and escalating recurrent or complex issues to specialist support functions where requiredOperational Excellence & Continuous ImprovementContributing to operational excellence targets through continuous improvement of shopfloor processesSupporting lean initiatives and waste elimination activitiesProviding an end-to-end (E2E) perspective of production activity at shopfloor levelSupporting production enablement by effectively utilising available resources and technical knowledgeQuality, Safety & ComplianceSupporting the identification and reduction of non-conformances on the shopfloorHelping ensure production and quality standards are consistently appliedPromoting and supporting safe working practices and adherence to EHS requirementsAssisting with identifying and resolving near-miss incidentsWhat we're looking forWe're keen to hear from engineers who enjoy working in a live manufacturing environment and are confident working across teams and functions.Essential experienceProven experience in a manufacturing, aviation, production or lineside environmentStrong manufacturing or production engineering backgroundExperience working within regulated, safety-critical environmentsPractical problem-solving skills with a structured and analytical approachConfident communicator, able to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholdersDesirable skills & qualificationsNVQ Level 4 or equivalent (or strong experience gained in place of formal qualifications)Understanding of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principlesProject or task-based coordination experienceSAP experience or exposure to manufacturing systemsWhat you'll get in returnWorking through Guidant Global, you'll be supported by a business that puts people first and is committed to your success.In this role, you'll benefit from:Competitive hourly rates with shift upliftThe opportunity to work within a world-class aerospace manufacturing facilityHands-on exposure to advanced production and engineering operationsOpportunities to broaden your technical skills and gain valuable industry experienceOngoing support from a dedicated Guidant Global recruitment and delivery teamAbout Guidant GlobalAt Guidant Global, we create trusted talent partnerships that help organisations and people thrive. We're proud to support inclusive hiring practices and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you're excited by this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.JBRP1_UKTJ