We are looking for an automation engineer, who finds inefficiency offensive, automation and creative thinking is a hobby to this person. Maybe you have your own workshop and have personal projects using electrical automation and are FANATIC about it
We’re working with a fast-growing manufacturing business that’s changing the game in food production. They're not just improving how things are done they're rethinking and rebuilding systems from the ground up.
This is your chance to get hands-on with automation and controls projects that matter from building new rigs and wiring panels to setting up sensor-driven systems that increase output and reduce downtime.
To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials:
Background in controls or automation engineering, ideally in FMCG or food production
Confident working with electrical systems, mechanical fabrication (MIG/TIG welding a plus)
Strong understanding of VFDs, sensors, relay logic and system integration
Hands-on experience programming or modifying PLCs and HMIs
Practical mindset with a natural curiosity for solving engineering challenges
Familiarity with food safety and manufacturing compliance is a bonus
Within this position, you’ll also be:
Delivering smarter automation and control solutions to support scale and performance
Designing and building control panels, mechanical rigs, and production aids
Programming and modifying PLCs and HMIs (e.g. Siemens, Omron)
Installing sensors, motors, solenoids and integrating safety systems
Leading on or contributing to capex and process improvement projects
Collaborating with production and maintenance teams to optimise performance
Helping design a dedicated engineering workspace tailored to automation and innovation
Supporting junior engineers and sharing knowledge as the business scales
Hours and Salary
Flexible 9hr Mon-Fri with weekend cover required periodically.
Upto £60,000 per annum
Private medical
28 days holiday
1 volunteer day
Birthday off
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