Automation Engineer

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Automation Engineer
Sector: Manufacturing
Location: North Lincolnshire (with travel to local sites)
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive | To Be Discussed
Working Hours: Monday to Friday | Days | 07::30

We are partnered with a trusted recruitment business to support the search for an experienced Automation Engineer .
About the Company
We are supporting a leading UK manufacturing business operating within a highly automated, fast-paced production environment. The company has invested heavily in UK manufacturing, engineering, robotics, and automation technology, supporting continued growth across multiple production sites.

Known for innovation and large-scale manufacturing capability, the business continues to invest significantly in infrastructure, automation projects, and engineering talent.

  • Please not this role does not offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must have full Right to Work in the UK

Benefits

  • Competitive salary – to be discussed
  • 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (33 total)
  • Pension scheme
  • Industry-leading training and development programmes
  • Highly modern working environment with extensive onsite facilities
  • Subsidised food and onsite dining options
  • Free onsite gym access
  • Strong investment in employee wellbeing and workplace experience

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and support automation and electrical control systems
  • Program and optimise PLCs, HMIs, drives, and industrial networks
  • Support robotics and cobot integration projects
  • Assist with automation projects from design through to commissioning
  • Produce and review electrical drawings and technical documentation
  • Troubleshoot automation and control system issues
  • Ensure compliance with machinery safety standards
  • Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations

About You

  • HNC / HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or similar
  • Strong experience in PLC programming (e.g. Siemens, Schneider, Allen-Bradley or equivalent)
  • Good understanding of automation systems, control architecture, and industrial networking
  • Ability to read and produce electrical schematics and technical drawings
  • Experience working on automation, controls, or manufacturing engineering projects
  • Strong understanding of machinery safety standards and safe system design
  • Practical, hands-on engineer with strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly automated manufacturing environment where engineering investment is central to business growth. You will work on large-scale automation projects, cutting-edge production systems, and continuous improvement initiatives within a business that continues to expand and reinvest heavily in technology and infrastructure.
If you’re an Automation, Controls, or PLC Engineer looking to work on large-scale manufacturing projects within a highly automated environment, we’d like to hear from you.

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Automation EngineerSector: ManufacturingLocation: North Lincolnshire (with travel to local sites)Employment Type: Full-time | PermanentSalary: Competitive | To Be DiscussedWorking Hours: Monday to Friday | Days | 07::30We are partnered with a trusted recruitment business to support the search for an experienced Automation Engineer .About the CompanyWe are supporting a leading UK manufacturing business operating within a highly automated, fast-paced production environment. The company has invested heavily in UK manufacturing, engineering, robotics, and automation technology, supporting continued growth across multiple production sites.Known for innovation and large-scale manufacturing capability, the business continues to invest significantly in infrastructure, automation projects, and engineering talent.

  • Please not this role does not offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must have full Right to Work in the UK

Benefits

  • Competitive salary – to be discussed
  • 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (33 total)
  • Pension scheme
  • Industry-leading training and development programmes
  • Highly modern working environment with extensive onsite facilities
  • Subsidised food and onsite dining options
  • Free onsite gym access
  • Strong investment in employee wellbeing and workplace experience

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and support automation and electrical control systems
  • Program and optimise PLCs, HMIs, drives, and industrial networks
  • Support robotics and cobot integration projects
  • Assist with automation projects from design through to commissioning
  • Produce and review electrical drawings and technical documentation
  • Troubleshoot automation and control system issues
  • Ensure compliance with machinery safety standards
  • Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations

About You

  • HNC / HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or similar
  • Strong experience in PLC programming (e.g. Siemens, Schneider, Allen-Bradley or equivalent)
  • Good understanding of automation systems, control architecture, and industrial networking
  • Ability to read and produce electrical schematics and technical drawings
  • Experience working on automation, controls, or manufacturing engineering projects
  • Strong understanding of machinery safety standards and safe system design
  • Practical, hands-on engineer with strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly automated manufacturing environment where engineering investment is central to business growth. You will work on large-scale automation projects, cutting-edge production systems, and continuous improvement initiatives within a business that continues to expand and reinvest heavily in technology and infrastructure.If you’re an Automation, Controls, or PLC Engineer looking to work on large-scale manufacturing projects within a highly automated environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Posted: May 22nd, 2026