Continuous Improvement Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence across our site. This role focuses on improving processes, reducing waste, increasing efficiency and enhancing quality through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

You will play a key role in embedding a culture of continuous improvement, working closely with teams across operations to solve problems, deliver training and implement sustainable process improvements.


What You’ll Be Doing
 

• Deliver Lean Six Sigma training to employees at all levels
• Coach and mentor teams to build continuous improvement capability
• Identify and deliver process improvements to reduce waste and improve efficiency
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects
• Use structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and implement solutions
• Define, document, and maintain best practice operational standards
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) including quality, productivity, and cost savings
• Support risk identification and mitigation within improvement projects
• Contribute to wider group continuous improvement initiatives

About You

We don’t expect you to meet every requirement, but ideally you will have:
 

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or working towards it)
• Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment
• Strong communication and coaching skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Understanding of risk management within projects

What’s in It for You?

Alongside a competitive salary of up to £60,000, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package including:


Financial & Security
 

• Bonus up to 7.5% of basic annual salary
• Pension with company contribution of up to 8%
• Life assurance of 4 x basic salary

Health & Wellbeing
 

• Cash health plan
• Thriving wellbeing programme supporting physical health, mental wellbeing, social connection, and sense of purpose
• Discounted gym memberships

Time Off
 

• 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)

On-site Facilities
 

• Free parking
• Ample cycle storage, lockers, and showers
• Subsidised canteen
• Dedicated wellbeing and prayer room

Location

This is a full-time on-site role in Clevedon, North Somerset, working as part of a collaborative and forward-thinking operations team.