Automation Engineer in Basildon, Essex

Company: Energy Jobline CVL
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Location: Basildon
Job Description:

Overview

Based in South Essex, you will be joining a purpose-built design and engineering premises for chemical manufacturing feeding into a wide range of industries, including the pharmaceutical industry. They are now able to appoint an Automation Engineer to join their team.

Monday – Friday with Flexitime hours.

Salary: Negotiable DOE plus higher potential earnings due to some travel.

Responsibilities

  • Designing PLC-based electrical control systems.
  • Programming PLC, touchscreen, and safety systems.
  • Fault‑finding electrical control systems, PLC systems etc.
  • Fault‑finding electrical control systems, PLC, and hardwired systems – commissioning, support, and service work at customers’ sites.
  • Working with other areas of the manufacturing team to support projects.
  • Other duties will be required.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
  • Previous experience and understanding of PLC’S and control panels in a programming & writing environment.
  • Experienced with electrical control panels in an automated environment.
  • Qualified electrical apprentice or similar.
  • Ability to work in a team situation or alone.

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Posted: July 18th, 2026