Job Title: Project & Automation Engineer
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000
Location: Nottingham
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (direct with employer)
Overview
The Flavour Network are partnering with a fast-growing food manufacturer in Nottingham to recruit a Project & Automation Engineer.
This role suits a genuine “tinkerer” who enjoys transforming ideas into practical solutions. As the Project & Automation Engineer, you’ll design, build, and commission automation systems that enhance efficiency and decrease manual workload, guiding projects from concept to completion.
As a Project & Automation Engineer, you will work closely with the Production and Engineering teams to deliver smart, reliable solutions that support long‑term growth. If you enjoy solving complex challenges and creating bespoke systems where your ideas are truly implemented, this role is perfect for you.
Key Responsibilities for the Project & Automation Engineer
- Design, fabricate, and install mechanical improvements, rigs, and production aids
- Build and wire control panels (VFDs, relays, contactors, PLCs)
- Programme and modify PLCs and HMIs for automation upgrades
- Install and calibrate sensors, solenoids, motors, and safety devices
- Lead or support CAPEX and process improvement projects from concept to commissioning
- Collaborate with Production teams to trial and optimise automation systems
- Maintain accurate documentation for installations and improvements
- Install and commission new machinery and production line changes
- Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards
- Support and mentor junior engineers or apprentices
Requirements for the Project & Automation Engineer
- Proven experience in controls and automation engineering within food, FMCG, or manufacturing environments
- Strong PLC and HMI programming skills (e.g. Ladder Logic, Mitsubishi, Omron)
- Experience designing, building, and wiring electrical control panels
- Hands‑on mechanical fabrication skills (MIG/TIG welding, cutting, assembly)
- Solid understanding of sensors, control systems, and integration
- A practical, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to turn concepts into working systems
- Self‑motivated with strong ownership of projects from start to finish
- Effective communicator with good documentation skills
- Creative and innovative thinker who enjoys both hands‑on work and strategic problem‑solving
What’s on Offer for the Project & Automation Engineer
- Competitive salary + a fantastic Benefits Package
- Opportunity to work on exciting, bespoke engineering projects
- A supportive environment where your ideas are implemented
- Real ownership and autonomy in your work
- Career development within a growing and forward‑thinking business
If you’re an engineer who loves building, improving, and bringing ideas to life, we’d love to hear from you.
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