Automation Engineer (Field Based)

Automation Engineer – Field‑Based, Paddock Wood, covering the UK. Salary £38,000 – £45,000 plus overtime. Monday to Friday 7.30 am-4 pm (40 hours per week).

Role Overview

The successful candidate will install, commission, service, and support specialist automated machinery at customer sites throughout the UK, with occasional travel within Europe. This predominantly field‑based position offers a varied workload, customer interaction, and the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge automation technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and commission machinery at customer sites
• Carry out service, maintenance, and breakdown support visits
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system faults
• Deliver operator training to customer personnel
• Liaise with customers regarding installation schedules, servicing requirements, and technical support
• Complete detailed site reports and service documentation
• Participate in internal project and design review meetings
• Ensure all site visits are fully prepared, including equipment, parts, and documentation

Candidate Requirements

• Engineering qualification (Degree, HND, NVQ, BTEC or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Proven experience within an automation, machinery, or manufacturing environment
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic fault‑finding skills
• Experience configuring robots and programming movement patterns
• Excellent communication and customer‑facing skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Experience with PLCs and HMIs
• Knowledge of servo systems, VFDs, remote I/O, Ethernet, and Profibus networks (desirable)
• Understanding of machinery control systems and automation software

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £38,000 – £42,000 depending on experience
• Overtime paid at time and a half (circa 15 hours per month)
• Pension
• Annual leave (increasing with service)
• Company van, fuel card, company mobile

Equal opportunities: We value diversity and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

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