AUTOMATION ENGINEER
Job Title:
Automation Engineer
Location:
Bodmin
Salary:
£50,000- £65,000
Shift:
Monday- Friday Days
Job Role of the Automation Engineer
We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a modern, high-tech food manufacturing site. The company has heavily invested in advanced automation, PLC-controlled production lines, and robotics, making it an excellent workplace for engineers seeking career development, technical growth, and future leadership opportunities.
You will be responsible for maintaining, fault-finding, and improving automated production systems, ensuring maximum reliability, efficiency, and compliance with food manufacturing standards. You will work closely with engineering, production, and continuous improvement teams to deliver robust automation solutions and drive plant performance.
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer
PLC fault-finding, modify and programme - Siemens and Allen Bradley
Electrical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with reactive, preventative, and breakdown maintenance in fast-paced environments
Sector
Factory Automation
Requirements for the Automation Engineer
Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience with PLCs, HMI, and SCADA systems
Recognised electrical or automation engineering qualification
Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
Desirable Requirements for the Automation Engineer
Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG environments
Experience working with robotics and industrial networks
Previous experience as an Automation or Maintenance Engineer in the UK
The Automation Engineer will benefit from:
Working for a market-leading, high-tech manufacturing business
Competitive salary and benefits package (pension, life insurance, gym access)
Ongoing training and development in automation and advanced systems
Excellent career progression opportunities
Application
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.
For further details, contact Eyleesha Bhatti at Pioneer Selection.
As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.
You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply – please see our website for further details