CAREERS AT TURBO SYSTEMS
Engineering Careers at Turbo Systems
Looking for your next opportunity in engineering or manufacturing? Explore the latest vacancies at Turbo Systems, a leading UK manufacturer of advanced depositing, volumetric dosing and automated filling equipment for the global food manufacturing industry.
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Based at our headquarters in Hull, we have been designing and manufacturing innovative processing equipment for more than 60 years. Our machinery is supplied to food manufacturers across the UK and around the world, helping businesses improve production efficiency, accuracy and consistency.
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As our business continues to grow, we are always interested in hearing from talented people who share our passion for engineering excellence, innovation and quality.
Current Vacancies
Browse our latest engineering and manufacturing jobs below. Whether you're an experienced engineer, skilled fabricator, electrical engineer, design engineer, service engineer, machinist, assembler or looking to begin your career in engineering, we'd love to hear from you.
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All current vacancies are listed below and applications are submitted through LinkedIn or Indeed, making it quick and easy to apply, or by sending a CV and covering letter to careers@turbo-systems.com.
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If you don't see a suitable role today, please check back regularly as new opportunities are added throughout the year.
Service Engineer
About the Role
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We are seeking an experienced service engineer with a strong mechanical and pneumatic background. This is a workshop and field-based role where you will be responsible for helping build machine and when required the installation, servicing and maintenance of machinery and systems across various clients sites.
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While the primary focus is on mechanical and pneumatic systems, a working knowledge of basic electrical systems would be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
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Build up and assemble a range of food depositing machinery
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Service machinery inhouse / in-field
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Install and commission machinery on customer sites.
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Diagnose mechanical and pneumatic faults and carry out efficient repairs.
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Document service visits, repairs and technical issues clearly and accurately.
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Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
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Train customers on proper equipment use and care.
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Manage own calendar.
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Liaise with engineering and production departments to report issues and improvements.
Skills and Experience Required
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2 years minimum experience in a engineering and pneumatic role.
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Basic understanding of electrical systems (advantageous but not essential)
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Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
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Excellent communication and customer service skills.
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Full UK driving licence.
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Working Conditions
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Based in Hull (Head Office)
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Travel to customer sites will be required with some travel overseas
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Occasional out-of-hours work may be necessary for commissioning or urgent support
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Compensation & Benefits
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Overtime and unsociable hours uplift
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Salary sacrifice pension scheme (Nest) - join after 3 months service - 3% employer & 5% employee
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Sickness paid
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Commercial company vehicle
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Laptop and phone
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Applying for the Role
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Applicants must be able to easily access our Hull production facility and have the Right to Work in the UK. You can apply by visiting our vacancy on Indeed, or send a CV and covering letter to careers@turbo-systems.com.
Design and Development Manager (Food Automation & Dosing Systems)
Role Overview
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We are seeking an experienced Design Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team in creating world-class automated food depositors, volumetric dosing systems and filling machinery. Bringing over 60 years of engineering expertise to global markets, you will oversee the development of both standalone units and complete, custom production automation systems. Your focus will be driving innovation that helps our international clients improve production efficiency, maximise portion accuracy, eliminate waste and seamlessly automate processes across sectors like bakery, ready meals, sauces, confectioner and pet food.
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Key Responsibilities
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Team Leadership & Mentorship: Manage, mentor and develop the in-house design and CAD engineering team, setting clear KPIs and conducting performance reviews.
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Design for Manufacture (DFM): Review and optimise new and existing product designs to reduce material waste, simplify assembly and maximise throughput on the factory floor.
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Process & Lifecycle Management: Oversee all engineering phase-gates, including Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA), design releases and product validation.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, production, quality and supply chain teams to ensure smooth transitions from prototype to mass production.
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Technical Compliance: Ensure all design outputs comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements and internal HSEQ guidelines.
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Drawing & Data Control: Implement and manage robust drawing checking, approval procedures and document control systems.
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Requirements
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Experience: 5+ years of experience in a Design Management or Senior Engineering leadership role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
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Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent practical experience) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design or a related discipline.
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Software Proficiency: Advanced working knowledge of 3D CAD packages (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or AutoCAD).
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Manufacturing Knowledge: Deep, practical understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication and assembly operations).
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Skills
Exceptional problem-solving abilities, commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder management skills.
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Applying for the Role
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Applicants must be able to easily access our Hull production facility and have the Right to Work in the UK. You can apply by visiting our vacancy on Indeed, LinkedIn advert, or send a CV and covering letter to careers@turbo-systems.com.