Production Operator

J Browne Construction Company Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Profitec Solutions in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, designs and builds intelligent control and automation systems for UK water and utilities sectors. The Production Operator will assemble and wire control panels to exacting standards, following documented procedures and schematics, and contributing to safe, high‑quality manufacturing.

You will work as part of a collaborative team, learn new skills, and contribute to meeting production targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in control panel production is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience with metalworking or woodworking using hand tools would be beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire control panels following documented procedures.
• Interpret schematics to ensure correct wiring and assembly.
• Maintain quality and safety standards throughout production.
• Collaborate with team to meet production targets.

Skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Schematics reading

Tool handling

Job description

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our production team as a Production Operator. This role involves hands‑on work assembling and wiring control panels to the highest standards of quality and safety. You will follow documented procedures, interpret schematics, and work collaboratively to meet production targets. If you enjoy working with tools, following clear processes, and being part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The successful candidate will work 40 hours a week.

Profitec Solutions

Profitec Solutions is part of Browne Group, a leading contractor in the UK water and civil engineering sectors. We play a key role in delivering the smart systems that power and protect the UK’s water and utilities infrastructure.

Operating from our dedicated factory in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, we design and build intelligent control and automation systems that help treatment sites operate safely, efficiently and with real‑time visibility. Our in‑house team delivers everything from high‑quality MCC panel manufacturing to full process automation, SCADA integration and off‑site electrical builds, supporting projects across the UK.

Our factory‑built systems reduce time on site, improve safety and ensure consistent quality. With a strong track record across the UK and Ireland, we’re trusted by major water authorities to deliver reliable, future‑ready control systems.

We offer opportunities for people with a wide range of skills and backgrounds, from hands‑on engineering to digital systems and project support. At Profitec, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, precision and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Previous experience in control panel production is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience with metalworking or woodworking using hand tools would be beneficial.

Please note that we conduct a drug and alcohol test for all new starters on their first day during induction.