Site Automation Engineer
Warrington | Circa £59,000 + Bonus | Rotating Shift (3 Week Pattern followed by 7 off)
Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large world‑class manufacturing site, we are recruiting PLC‑biased Electrical Controls Engineers for newly created roles. Reporting to the Site Controls & Automation Manager, you will be responsible for automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant.
Key Responsibilities
* Development, implementation, documentation, test, and maintenance of software for inverter drives, programmable safety systems, PLCs, servo drives, SCADA systems and operator interface (HMI) screens.
* Training and advising Engineers and Operators as required.
* PLC alterations and improvements.
* New installations, including programming of software.
* Ensuring machines and equipment are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose.
* Collaboration across teams and participation in key improvement projects.
* Diagnosis and troubleshooting of complex machine faults to reduce downtime.
* Developing automation skills and techniques through OEM training.
* Coaching and mentoring Maintenance Engineers on control systems.
* Proactive detection, reporting, diagnostic and predictive maintenance of software and electronic issues on all equipment.
* Involvement in fault‑finding, diagnostics and implementation of permanent solutions to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.
Requirements & Qualifications
* Electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND level) or equivalent.
* Working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software.
* Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex process or high‑speed production equipment.
* Experience troubleshooting, testing and repairing instrumentation devices.
* Experience with PLC touch‑screen controls and electrical maintenance.
* Problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis experience.
* PLC programming skills.
* Time served as an Electrical Engineer.
* Automation / Controls apprenticeship with several years post‑qualification work experience within a manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge of servo drives and inverters.
* Experience of fault‑finding on industrial communication networks.
* Experience designing and modifying control circuits and program logic.
What We Can Offer
* Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one.
* Yearly bonus.
* Matched pension up to 12%.
* Competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy additional days) and 7 days off every four weeks on working pattern.
* Share‑save scheme and exceptional reward events.
For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon via phone or send a copy of your CV to the provided email address.
This role suits candidates with a background as an electrical maintenance engineer, PLC engineer, automation engineer or electrical engineer in a manufacturing environment.
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