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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, is recruiting for an Automation Engineer to support operation, maintenance, and optimization of automated handling systems across two sites in Warrington and Liverpool.
Reporting to the Automation Shift Manager, you will ensure high equipment availability and performance through proactive and reactive engineering tasks.
Responsibilities include:
* Maintaining automation and material handling systems to reduce downtime and optimize throughput.
* Responding to system breakdowns, diagnosing faults, and resolving issues promptly.
* Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to standard and schedule.
* Identifying and escalating engineering improvements to reduce reactive workload.
* Contributing to a shift from reactive to proactive maintenance culture.
* Collaborating with Shift Managers, Engineers, and third-party contractors to maintain service levels.
* Promoting safe working practices, reporting hazards, unsafe behaviors, or near misses.
* Working with SCADA, PLC, and automated control systems for troubleshooting and performance monitoring.
* Reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics.
* Using judgment to ensure continuity of service in the Shift Manager's absence and escalating issues as needed.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in a similar engineering role within an automated or FMCG environment.
* Recognized Engineering Apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ/BTEC/C&G in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
* City & Guilds 16th/17th/18th Edition.
* Hands-on experience in electrical and mechanical fault finding and repair.
* Excellent fault diagnosis and problem-solving skills.
Additional Benefits:
* 28 days holiday per annum including bank holidays, increasing by 5 days after 5 years.
* Onsite gym membership.
* Life insurance.
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