Automation Engineer
Salary: £57,600 + Overtime (£1,000–£2,000 on top) + Pension
Shifts: 2 nights on / 2 off / 3 days on / 3 off (40 hours per week)
About the Role
We're looking for a hands-on Automation Engineer to join one of the UK's most advanced automated distribution centres. This is a multi-skilled role with a strong focus on PLC, PC, and controls fault management. You'll act as the go-to technical specialist for the shift team, ensuring operationally critical equipment is maintained, optimised, and continuously improved. THIS ROLE IS A MULTI SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER AS WELL AS BEING THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR AALL PLC ISSUES.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the technical lead on shift, supporting engineers with PLC/controls issues.
* Take ownership of technical fault management, liaising with wider support networks, contractors, and the customer.
* Carry out root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement to minimise downtime.
* Optimise equipment availability through targeted maintenance activities.
* Manage PLC backup, version control, and change management in line with company standards.
* Deliver on-the-job training and refresher sessions to shift technicians, raising the team's technical capability.
* Support data analysis, hardware mapping, and technical tooling requirements.
* Ensure safe working practices and contractor management on automation systems.
What We're Looking For
* A multi-skilled engineer with strong electrical and mechanical knowledge.
* PLC fault-finding and modification skills as a minimum (Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar).
* Background in a fast-paced factory, distribution, or forces engineering environment.
* Strong problem-solving ability and the confidence to take the lead on technical issues.
* Hands-on, motivated, and keen to drive both personal and team development.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary of £57,600 + overtime opportunities (£1,000–£2,000 extra per year).
* A varied and technically challenging role in a flagship automated site.
* Standard pension scheme.
* Ongoing technical and professional development with access to a structured training academy.
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