Average Engineering salary in the UK

Are you looking for a role where you can get hands-on, keep a busy bakery running smoothly, and make a real impact every day? As an Engineer at our Dorset site, you’ll play a key part in keeping our production equipment operating safely, reliably, and at its best. You’ll use your technical know-how to keep downtime low, support a smooth-running bakery, and help maintain the exceptional quality we’re known for.You’ll join a small, supportive, and conscientious engineering team where everyone pulls together, gets stuck in, and takes pride in what they do. With rotating shifts, varied work, and a friendly environment, you’ll enjoy a role that’s fast-paced, rewarding, and full of opportunities to learn. And with a growing bakery and ongoing investment, it’s an ideal setting for someone who’s motivated by development, teamwork, and seeing the results of their work first-hand.Your Role in Creating Quality Bakes:Deliver fast, effective maintenance across high-speed food production and packaging equipment, keeping the site running smoothly and minimising downtime.Take ownership of equipment readiness by completing permits, coordinating deep-clean access, and ensuring every machine is safe, compliant, and ready to perform.Stay sharp on shift—spotting issues early, fixing faults quickly, and working with your engineering team to maintain seamless production cover.Partner with Hygiene, Production, and external specialists to keep equipment spotless, audit-ready, and fully aligned with strict Food Safety and H&S standards.Play a key role in wider operations, stepping in where needed and adapting with the business as production demands evolve. The Key Ingredients:Knowledge & Experience: Fully trained electrical/mechanical engineer with process-machinery understanding.Skills: High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and effective problem-solving.Qualifications: Recognised electrical or mechanical engineering qualification.Who Are We?We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ……And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. What Makes This Opportunity a Real Treat:Grow your career with real support – from hands-on technical training and cross skilling to leadership development and opportunities to step into advanced roles, we’ll invest in helping you progress. Join a business with genuine heart – we’re proud of our strong community values, inclusive culture, and the way our teams support each other every day. Enjoy great perks – access exclusive discounts through our Bake My Day employee portal, tasty discounts on our biscuits, and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Helpline and on-site Mental Health First Aiders.Our Commitment to InclusionFBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.Apply NowApply now, or contact Tom Dyson for a confidential conversation:

Electrical Design Engineer | Bournemouth | Up to £45,000Are you an Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys structured problem-solving and seeing designs move from concept through to production?This Electrical Design Engineer role offers the opportunity to work on technically complex products where precision, compliance and quality matter.If you’re motivated by ownership, technical depth and engineering standards, this Electrical Design Engineer position will feel like a natural next step.As a Electrical Design Engineer, you will benefit from:Exposure to technically complex, regulated engineering projectsAutonomy to manage your own workload and engineering deliverablesA structured engineering environment with clear processes and standardsOpportunity to contribute to continuous product and design improvementLong-term role stability within a specialist Aerospace Engineering environmentSupport from experienced senior engineers and a dedicated design officeAs a Electrical Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include:Producing 2D and 3D electrical design data to meet programme milestonesEngineering electrical systems in line with specificationsCreating electrical design and qualification documentationSupporting manufacturing with investigation and resolution of build issuesEnsuring designs meet airworthiness, regulatory and internal process requirementsAs a Electrical Design Engineer, your experience will include:Electrical design experience within a regulated engineering or manufacturing environmentWorking knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD tools for wire routing and layoutsUnderstanding of AC and DC electrical systems, grounding and bondingFamiliarity with electrical documentation such as load analysis and test plansA Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in EngineeringAbility to work independently with a methodical, detail-focused approachThis Electrical Design Engineer role is ideal for someone who values precision, accountability and engineering integrity while working on high-quality technical products.If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Amber Marshall at Rubicon for more information.

Senior level procurement within advanced manufacturing and engineeringAdvanced Materials Manufacturing & EngineeringGloucestershirec.£38,000 pa + Strong Benefits PackageThe OpportunityThis well-established, high-performance engineering and manufacturing business specialises in advanced material solutions. Operating within complex, regulated supply chains, they support globally recognised engineering programmes across sectors such as aerospace, defence, marine, and motorsport. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team. This is a key role focused on delivering accurate, competitive costings that directly influence business success and customer engagement.The Role Working closely with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain, you will be responsible for producing robust and commercially viable cost estimates in response to customer RFQs. Key responsibilities include:Preparing detailed cost estimates for components, assemblies, and toolingAnalysing engineering drawings, CAD data, specifications, and BOMsDeveloping and maintaining structured costing models using advanced spreadsheetsReviewing manufacturing methods to ensure efficient cost allocation (labour, materials, overheads)Maintaining and improving estimating tools, templates, and cost databasesInputting and managing cost data within ERP systemsSupporting BOM and routing accuracy across internal systemsCollaborating cross-functionally to ensure timely and accurate proposal submissionEngaging with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and lead timesIdentifying cost risks, assumptions, and opportunities for improved competitivenessWe are looking for a commercially aware and detail-oriented estimator with a strong technical foundation and a proactive mindset.Key requirementsExperience in estimating, cost engineering, or manufacturingStrong Excel / spreadsheet modelling capabilityExperience working with ERP systemsAbility to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentationUnderstanding of manufacturing processes, routings, and production workflowsHighly organised with excellent attention to detailWhy Apply?Opportunity to work within advanced engineering supply chainsExposure to high-profile, technically challenging projectsCollaborative, growth-focused environmentClear opportunity to influence commercial performanceHow to apply To apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a fully CV online detailing your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference 10317.Desired Skills and Experience Engineering Estimator Excel Data ERP CAD Production Cost