Automation Engineer in BA13, Fairwood, Wiltshire

Company: Energy Jobline CVL
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Location: Westbury
Job Description:

Overview

Do you have strong electrical and controls fault‑finding experience and thrive in a fast‑paced, highly automated environment? Are you ready to help keep one of the UK’s largest dairy sites running 24/7?

At Westbury you’ll work with cutting‑edge process and packing technology, solving problems at pace and driving continuous improvement that keeps our site safe, efficient and reliable.

Working Conditions

Based at our Westbury site (BA13 4WD) on a day shift pattern (12‑hour days), 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for troubleshooting controls and instrumentation challenges on packaging and process equipment and overseeing PLC interrogation and code changes.
  • Execute reactive, planned and preventive maintenance across processing, packing and utilities assets.
  • Lead structured problem solving and continuous improvement to enhance OEE and minimise downtime.
  • Use CMMS (SAP PM) and reporting suites to plan work, capture data and drive actions.
  • Support site projects, including non‑capex modifications and CAPEX installations and commissioning.
  • Carry out reactive, planned, and preventive maintenance, using data and problem‑solving tools to reduce downtime and improve performance.

Qualifications

You will bring a time‑served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3/ONC/HNC/HND (or proven equivalent experience), along with a background as a multiskilled maintenance or engineering technician in electrical or controls disciplines.

You will have experience working in fast‑paced, automated, and safety‑critical manufacturing environments, ideally within FMCG, and you will be computer literate, confident using SAP and Microsoft Office, Siemens PLCs and familiar with SCADA, HMIs, and trend systems.

You will be ambitious and driven, taking a proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement; you will demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills, approach challenges methodically and analytically, and remain calm under pressure.

You will be a team‑focused communicator, prioritising safety and keeping stakeholders informed with clear updates.

Benefits

We’re committed to your growth and development, offering internal and external training opportunities. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, 24 days holiday, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, and flexible benefits.

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Posted: May 27th, 2026