Automation engineer

Title: Automation Engineer

Location: Warrington/Liverpool

Salary: £66,614.00 per annum (Inclusive of shift allowance)

Shifts: Nights 2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off (12hr shifts 6pm- 6am)

Contract Type: Permanent


Our client, a discounted retailer, are currently recruiting for an Automation Engineer to join their ever-growing successful business on a permanent basis working across 2 sites in the Warrington and Liverpool area.

Reporting to the Automation Shift Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the operation, maintenance, and optimisation of the automated handling systems across the Distribution Centre.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining high levels of equipment availability and performance by carrying out proactive and reactive engineering tasks.


As an Automation Engineer your duties will be: -

Maintain automation and material handling systems to reduce downtime and optimise throughput

Respond to system breakdowns, performing fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner

Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to the required standard and timescale