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Automation Engineer
On-site | Monday – Friday
The Role
Are you an Automation Engineer looking to support and improve site-wide automation systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role with strong project involvement, including a major ongoing site project.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead automation and PLC support across the site
- Troubleshoot faults and drive system improvements
- Deliver automation projects from concept to completion
- Play a key role in a major site-wide project
- Work closely with engineering, production, and external suppliers
- Coach and support wider teams on automation best practices
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards
- Maintain accurate documentation and system records
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and site performance
Qualifications & Background
- HNC (or higher) in Engineering or time-served apprenticeship
- Strong background in automation and control systems
- Technical Skills
- Siemens Step 7 (essential)
- Siemens TIA Portal (essential)
- Experience with other PLCs (e.g. GX Works, CX Programmer, Rockwell) desirable
- Knowledge of MES, data systems, or operational technology beneficial
- Experience
- Proven project engineering experience (essential)
- Experience working on site-based automation projects
- Ability to coach and support others
- Understanding of CI, maintenance, and compliance standards
What's on Offer
- Healthy Annual Bonus
- Healthcare package (cash plan/private options, digital GP)
- Pension with up to 7% employer match
- 25 days holiday + option to buy more
- Flexible benefits and wellbeing platform
Please note this role doesnt NOT offer sponsorship – you must have the RTW in the UK
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Location: Burton upon Trent
Job Description:
Automation Engineer
On-site | Monday – Friday
The Role
Are you an Automation Engineer looking to support and improve site-wide automation systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role with strong project involvement, including a major ongoing site project.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead automation and PLC support across the site
- Troubleshoot faults and drive system improvements
- Deliver automation projects from concept to completion
- Play a key role in a major site-wide project
- Work closely with engineering, production, and external suppliers
- Coach and support wider teams on automation best practices
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards
- Maintain accurate documentation and system records
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and site performance
Qualifications & Background
- HNC (or higher) in Engineering or time-served apprenticeship
- Strong background in automation and control systems
- Technical Skills
- Siemens Step 7 (essential)
- Siemens TIA Portal (essential)
- Experience with other PLCs (e.g. GX Works, CX Programmer, Rockwell) desirable
- Knowledge of MES, data systems, or operational technology beneficial
- Experience
- Proven project engineering experience (essential)
- Experience working on site-based automation projects
- Ability to coach and support others
- Understanding of CI, maintenance, and compliance standards
What’s on Offer
- Healthy Annual Bonus
- Healthcare package (cash plan/private options, digital GP)
- Pension with up to 7% employer match
- 25 days holiday + option to buy more
- Flexible benefits and wellbeing platform
Please note this role doesnt NOT offer sponsorship – you must have the RTW in the UK
#J-18808-Ljbffr…
Posted: April 25th, 2026