Our client is an industry leading manufacturing business with a multimillion-pound turnover and impressive growth plans, supported with large scale investment and an existing established network of manufacturing facilities across the UK. They are now seeking to appoint a highly skilled Electrical Controls and Automation Engineer on a Monday to Friday days only working pattern, who has very strong knowledge and experience of Electrical and PLC systems to join their team. The working culture is friendly, and one that encourages the sharing of best practice, whilst providing a platform for continuous learning and development. Over the next 12 months there will be major investment into the site to collaborate with new machine upgrades and industry leading state of thew art technology. Whats In It For You as Automation Engineer? Monday to Friday Days only based position - NO NIGHTS. Salary circa - £55,000 per annum and bonus, overtime at x 1.5, x 2, pension matched up to 10% life cover, cycle to work scheme, potential overtime opportunities at a premium. Extensive training and personal development available, including accredited training and career development plans for those who want it. Position Overview for Automation Engineer The role will be working as part of the Maintenance Team providing Hands-on Electrical & Technical support to both Production and other internal functions throughout the Factory. PLC fault finding and modifications are vital skills to have for the role. You will be working with electrical installations, fault finding and repair of PLC controlled machinery, within a manufacturing environment. We are looking for those with strong skills and experience with breakdowns, fault finding and changing of PLC parameters specifically. Providing plant wide electrical maintenance service, departmental support and repairs on a wide range of machinery such as conveyor-based systems, hydraulic presses, moulding machines and packaging machinery, ensuring that all production targets are maintained. Within the position as Automation Engineer you will have the opportunity to be involved with a wide of range of electrical maintenance operations and projects, which will be supported with a wide range of training opportunities, including accredited training programs. We would love to hear from those with the following: Recognised Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship & Qualification or equivalent level 3 qualification - NVQ, City and Guilds or ENIC equivelent PLC Fault finding experience is essential Strong skills and experience with breakdowns, fault finding and changing of PLC parameters specifically. The ability to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment undertaking PPM and TPM activities High degree of Health & Safety awareness. If of interest, please APPLY now. (Keywords - Automation Engineer, Controls, PLC controls, Automation)