Are you a passionate and driven engineering professional with a flair for solving complex problems in industrial environments? We’re looking for a Field Service Engineer skilled with Industrial Automation Controls to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team within a global leader in digital industrial automation.
Automation Service Engineer
£45-48k + 10% Pension, Car, Paid Overtime, Healthcare
26 Days Holiday + Stats
Minimal Nights Away - Home most nights
Home Based - Midlands
Ref: 24911
Automation Service Engineer - The Role:
Provide expert-level technical support for PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems across a variety of industrial sites
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system faults on-site
Lead and support commissioning activities and system upgrades
Contribute to full project life cycles – from Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) through to installation and final handover
Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota, supporting critical operations for key customers
Automation Service Engineer - The Person:
HNC/Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent professional experience)
Practical experience with multi-vendor control systems – particularly PLC, SCADA, HMI, and DCS platforms
Solid understanding of low-voltage electrical systems
Familiarity with project execution, from design to commissioning
Awareness of industrial cybersecurity and standards is an advantage
A solution-focused mindset and a proactive approach to troubleshooting
Excellent customer service and communication skills
This business has worked hard to maintain regionally focused teams of Engineers thereby cutting down the amount of nights away from home. As with any travelling role, you need to be prepared to support other regions as needed across the UK & Ireland.
They also offer flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance, a generous pension with employer contributions up to 10%, paid overtime, door to door travel time paid, fully expensed company car and 26 days holiday + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell an additional five days).
You will join a strong team, supporting a broad range of clients across the Midlands. If you are keen on working with a variety of applications, this is the role for you.
The ideal candidate will be located within and around Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham or Derby.
For further information call Sarah Clarke
AE1