Location: Milton Keynes, UK
Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Monday-Friday 08:30-17:30. However, operational needs will require flexibility occasionally.
Starting salary: From £35k up to £45k based on the skills and experience you bring.
Are you looking to develop your engineering skills or thinking about applying your expertise in a new environment with exciting projects? Do you have a passion for automation and love the smell of freshly baked goods? Look no further! Brioche Pasquier UK is seeking a dynamic and innovative PLC Controls Engineer to join our team and contribute to the company’s ongoing success.
Benefits (subject to length of service):
1. Team bonus
2. Company Pension Plan with 7% employer contribution (3% employee)
3. Personal Health Plan
4. Discounts on shopping and gym memberships
5. Company Sick Pay and Income Protection Plan
6. Life Assurance
7. Opportunity for growth and development within the company.
The Role:
As a PLC Controls Engineer, you will play a critical role in our manufacturing process, ensuring our production lines run smoothly and efficiently. To do this, you will:
1. Design and develop PLC programmes for our existing and upcoming automated production lines.
2. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to minimise downtime and ensure optimal performance.
3. Conduct regular maintenance and upgrades on PLC systems to keep our technology at the forefront of the industry.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to implement process improvements and enhance productivity.
5. Train and support production staff in the operation of PLC-controlled equipment.
About You:
Experience:
1. Theoretical knowledge, gained through related study or on-the-job experience, of PLC programming, HMI, and industrial automation. Knowledge of Schneider and Allen Bradley platforms is an advantage.
2. Practical application of PLC programming knowledge from design to implementation stages, either within an education-based project, or projects in a previous PLC Controls Engineer role preferably in the food manufacturing industry.
Skills:
1. Problem-Solver: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying root cause issues and driving workable solutions.
2. Communication: Articulate in verbal and written communication appropriate to the situation and your audience.
3. Collaborative Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, gaining input across multiple functions to ensure compliance in engineering projects.
Why Brioche Pasquier UK?
As a company that has taken their success as a leading food manufacturer in Europe and grounded their roots in the UK market over the last 24 years, here are just some reasons to join Brioche Pasquier UK:
1. Innovative Environment: Work at our 240,000 sq ft. Milton Keynes facility, where traditional baking techniques and cutting-edge technology have enabled us to produce our popular Brioche products for the last 9 years.
2. Stability & Growth Opportunities: With expansion projects under way to support our stable growth strategy, there are opportunities available for professional development and potential career advancement either in the UK or internationally.
3. Supportive Culture: Join a team where respect is at the forefront of all we do, and our flat hierarchy helps create a culture of closeness and transparency in which you can thrive and develop.
You may also have experience in the following: Automation Engineer, PLC Programmer, Controls Technician, Industrial Automation Specialist, HMI Engineer, SCADA Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Allen Bradley Specialist, Schneider PLC Engineer, Siemens PLC Programmer, Maintenance Engineer, Food Manufacturing Automation Specialist, Automation Project Engineer, etc.
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