Automation Engineer – FMCG Skelmersdale
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
£60,000 per annum
Days – Monday to Friday
Are you an experienced Automation Engineer looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced FMCG environment? This is your opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business in Skelmersdale, where your expertise will be key to driving efficiency, performance, and innovation across production lines.
What's on Offer: Competitive salary of £60,000 per annum
Day shifts – enjoy work-life balance with sociable hours
Involvement in a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing operation
Career development opportunities in a supportive, forward-thinking team
The Role: As an Automation Engineer, you'll take ownership of automation systems across the site, ensuring optimal performance, minimal downtime, and continuous improvement. You'll work alongside maintenance, engineering, and production teams to identify and implement automation solutions that drive productivity.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimise PLC and SCADA systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.)
Support the delivery of automation projects and upgrades
Analyse performance data and identify improvement opportunities
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Ensure all systems comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
About You: Proven experience in an Automation/Controls Engineering role within FMCG, food, or a similar fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial networking
Confident working independently and managing automation projects end-to-end
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
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 Kieran Wall at 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.
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