Automation Engineer
Up to £60,000 for an experienced Engineer
8am-5pm (Days)
Private Health Cover, 3 / 5 Pension, 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Permanent
Leicester
About the Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Automation Maintenance Engineer to join a specialist precision-engineering environment working on small, intricate machinery. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, problem-solving, and continuous learning.
You will work as part of a small, supportive team, with full training provided on the company's bespoke machinery. Adaptability and a willingness to learn are essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement on precision packaging machinery (small components up to 20mm).
* Work across hydraulics & pneumatics, conveyors, motors, and pumps.
* Electrical work including single / 3-phase systems, sensors, relays, drives, and inverters.
* PLC fault finding (Siemens / Allen-Bradley).
* Hands-on involvement in small technical projects and upgrades.
* Support ongoing development of specialist and intricate equipment.
* Work with ABB / Epson robotics depending on experience.
Experience & Skills
* Time-served engineer with 5+ years of maintenance experience.
* Experience in precision environments (e.g., packaging, robotics, tooling, small-scale automation).
* Robotics experience (ABB / Epson) desirabl...
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