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Production Engineer (contract)

Job Type
Contract/Temporary
Location
Derbyshire
Salary
£20 - £23 per hour + Holiday pay
Job Ref
BBBH32875_1748873971
Date Added
June 2nd, 2025
Consultant
emanuel diaconu

Production Engineer

Production Engineer (with wn vehicle) required for a 3-6 months job (potentially longer) between 2 locations: Derbyshire and Chesterfield.

Duties:

  • Supporting the transition from ad hoc repair of TFL assets to dedicated work-streams for repeat repairs and overhaul.

  • · Monitor and optimise production processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure product quality.
  • · Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure manufacturability of new products.
  • · Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
  • · Analyse production data and generate reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • · Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimise downtime.
  • · Implement lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
  • · Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • · Train and support production staff on new processes and equipment.

Pay rate is £20 23 / ph. paid weekly PLUS holiday pay.

Must have:

  • · UK active clean driving license (up to 3-6 max points) and access to own vehicle essential
  • · Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • · 2+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
  • · (Production or Manufacturing or Process Engineer- industry dependent)
  • · Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety standards.
  • · Proficiency in CAD software and production planning tools (e.g., ERP systems). (Microsoft Project)
  • · Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • · Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
  • · Bring a practical approach to working collaboratively and 'hands-on' to assist with need of the project


Preferred Qualifications:

  • · Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
  • · Familiarity with automation and robotics in manufacturing.
  • · Certification in PMP, Six Sigma, or similar is a plus.


Working Conditions:

  • · Primarily based in an engineering workshop environment.
  • · May require occasional evening or weekend work depending on production schedules.
  • · Some travel to other engineering locations in support of TFL contract, specifically but not limited to Greenford (London) and Bristol.
  • · Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. (All provided)

If you are interested, please apply here or contact me directly via email at or drop me a text message stating your full name, post code and the job you apply for at T: 07435910643

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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