Production Engineer (6-Month Contract) – PLC & Automation

Prime Appointments Ltd; 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

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