Production Engineer

Prime-Appointments; Ilford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd. is recruiting a Production Engineer for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Braintree, Essex. The role focuses on maintaining and improving semi-automated production machinery to minimise downtime and ensure safe, efficient operation.

Candidates should have strong fault-finding skills across electrical, mechanical, and PLC-controlled systems. The ideal candidate will support a semi-automated line producing miniature circuit breakers, perform routine maintenance, install and

Qualifications

• Experience as Production/Manufacturing/Maintenance Engineer or similar role.
• Experience with automated or semi-automated production machinery.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and automation.
• Understanding of pneumatic systems.
• Methodical approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently in a busy production environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and pneumatic faults on production lines.
• Perform fault-finding on PLC-controlled machinery and automated equipment.
• Support planned preventive maintenance and routine equipment inspections.
• Replace faulty components and make machinery adjustments.
• Assist with equipment installation, commissioning and modifications.
• Investigate recurring faults and identify root causes.
• Suggest improvements to production efficiency, reliability and quality.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

PLC control

Automation knowledge

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Production Engineer – Braintree – 6-Month Contract – £20–£23 per hour

We are currently recruiting for a Production Engineer to join a well-established electrical manufacturing business based in Braintree, Essex.

This is a full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract paying £20–£23 per hour, equivalent to approximately £40,000–£45,000 per annum.

This role would suit an experienced Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Maintenance Engineer with a strong background in automated machinery, fault-finding and production line support.

About the Role

As a Production Engineer, you will support a semi-automated manufacturing line producing miniature circuit breakers (MCBs). You will be responsible for maintaining equipment performance, diagnosing faults and helping minimise production downtime while ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical and pneumatic faults
• Carrying out fault-finding on PLC-controlled machinery and automated production equipment
• Supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and routine equipment inspections
• Replacing faulty components and making machinery adjustments
• Assisting with equipment installation, commissioning and modifications
• Investigating recurring faults and identifying root causes
• Supporting improvements to production efficiency, reliability and quality
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and following health and safety procedures

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or similar role
• Experience supporting automated or semi-automated production machinery
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and automation
• Understanding of pneumatic systems
• A practical, methodical approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Able to work independently and support a busy production environment

What's On Offer

• £20–£23 per hour, equivalent to approximately £40,000–£45,000 per annum
• 6-month fixed-term contract
• Full-time hours
• Monday–Thursday: 7:25am–4:30pm
• Friday: 7:30am–1:10pm
• Opportunity to contribute to an established electrical manufacturing operation