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Continuous Improvement Engineer

Reference: 55950
Salary: £54,000
Location: Bridgwater
Job Type: Perm
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Posted: 15 September 2026

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Dan Bucciero

Dan Bucciero

Recruitment Consultant

I get to work with some incredibly talented people and learn about the work they do every day. Working within engineering and manufacturing, with...
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About The Role


  • Perm
  • Bridgwater
  • £54,000 GBP / Annual

The One Group

CI Engineer | £54000
Monday – Friday | Bridgwater 

If you’re someone who has a passion or is excited about driving performance improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations, then this may be the role for you.

Whether you’re working within maintenance, reliability or asset care, then this role could be the move which helps you use your skills on something different whilst excelling your career.

Working as part of a newly formed team which is focusing solely on the continuous improvements, you will use data analysis, engineering knowledge, and CI methodologies to identify losses, improve processes, and deliver sustainable improvements across safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.

This role will work closely with Operations, Engineering, and CI teams to solve problems, implement improvements, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

 

·       Healthy annual bonus!

  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Life assurance

  • Access to employee benefits platform including healthcare, dental cover, financial services, car scheme, and more

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead continuous improvement projects to improve production performance and reduce losses

  • Analyse OEE, downtime, waste, and operational data to identify improvement opportunities

  • Drive structured problem solving using tools

  • Work with engineering and production teams to implement sustainable solutions

  • Develop and maintain CI dashboards, performance reporting, and visual management systems

  • Support Lean, Six Sigma, and standardisation activities across operations

  • Facilitate improvement workshops and engage teams in CI initiatives

  • Track improvement actions, benefits, and long-term sustainability

 

If you’re a proactive and analytical improvement professional with experience in manufacturing environments. You enjoy solving problems, working with data, and delivering practical solutions that create measurable results.

You are confident working with teams across different functions and have the ability to influence, challenge, and support improvements at all levels.

 

Essential Experience

  • Experience delivering continuous improvement activity within manufacturing

  • Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving techniques

  • Ability to analyse performance data and identify improvement opportunities

  • Strong IT skills including Excel and CI reporting tools

  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, safety standards, and operational KPIs

 

If you’re open to a new challenge, looking to excel your career and have the opportunity to really take your skills to the next level then apply for a confidential conversation.

To apply for this job email your details to dbucciero@theonegroup.co.uk

About The ONE Group


The ONE Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy with offices in Cambridge, Peterborough, Northampton, and Hertfordshire.

We recruit across Technology, Engineering & Manufacturing, Scientific, Sales, and Marketing, with consultants who specialise in their sector rather than trying to cover everything. This focused approach allows us to provide deeper market knowledge, stronger networks, and better hiring outcomes for both clients and candidates.

Our expertise spans permanent, contract, and senior-level appointments. Most importantly, the majority of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals, reflecting the long-term relationships we build and the trust we earn through consistently delivering results.

What Happens Next


1

One of our consultants will review your application within one working day.

2

If your experience looks like a fit, we'll be in touch for a quick conversation to understand what you're looking for.

3

From there, we'll talk you through the role properly, prepare you for interview, and stay alongside you through to your start date.

4

Whatever happens with this role, we'll keep your details on file, with your permission, so we can flag other opportunities that suit you.

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