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We’re looking for a skilled Automation Service Technician to provide technical support, maintenance, and continuous improvement for automated warehouse solutions.
What You’ll Do
* Deliver technical support and preventive/corrective maintenance on automated systems
* Carry out software updates, system enhancements, and emergency repairs
* Supervise electrical and mechanical adjustments on-site
* Analyse and diagnose electrical, mechanical, and PLC control issues
* Support ramp-up phases of new automated warehouse installations
* Plan, quote, and execute after-sales service jobs
* Coordinate with third-party service companies
* Maintain technical documentation and reports (incidents, improvements, PMs)
What You’ll Bring
* Experience in automation, industrial maintenance, or commissioning
* Background in automation, robotics or electronics (electrical bias preferred)
* Strong customer-facing and troubleshooting skills
* Knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens Step7, TIA Portal)
* Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet)
* Ability to read schematics, diagnose faults, and manage multiple tasks
* UK driving licence & passport, with willingness to travel and cover out-of-hours work
* Bonus if you have experience in the warehousing or logistics installation industry
* Permanent position with a market-leading international company
* Competitive salary + overtime opportunities
* Fully expensed company car/van
* Ongoing training and development in the latest technologies
* Work from home with autonomy and flexibility
* Join a highly skilled and supportive team
* Opportunity to grow your career in one of the most critical sectors today: logistics and automation.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Industries
* Automation Machinery Manufacturing and Warehousing and Storage
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