Automation Engineer - Shifts - Lisburn - Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package Your New Company Our client is iconic the world over and this is your opportunity to join a family of over 36000 people! Your New Role Whilst working as an automation engineer on a continental shift basis, your core duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Diagnose and resolve equipment breakdowns, carrying out corrective and preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.*Undertake repairs and maintenance on PLC controlled production machinery, packaging equipment, and associated systems.*Carry out equipment inspections, identify potential issues, and define appropriate work scopes and standards.*Accurately record, report, and update all maintenance activities using the Mobile Maintenance Management System.*Maintain plant maintenance records, update job plans, and technical documentation to support efficient maintenance and reduce delays.*Provide technical expertise to improve reliability, performance, and efficiency of plant machinery and automation systems.*Ensure compliance with all company policies, health & safety standards, and statutory requirements.*Work collaboratively with production, quality, and engineering teams to support smooth operations in a high-speed beverage manufacturing environment. What You'll Need To Succeed In order to be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate the following skills, experience and qualifications: Essential Criteria Minimum 4 GCSEs, including English and Maths at grade C or above, or equivalent * Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent Higher Level qualification in Electrical/Automation / Mecatronics Engineering * 3+ years experience in FMCG or beverage/food manufacturing environment * Ability to read and interpret Electrical / Mechanical drawings, installation of new equipment and deep understanding of control systems * Demonstrates the highest standards of practice in health and safety * Demonstrates cross-functional thinking and understanding * Skilled in troubleshooting, fault-finding, and root cause analysis. Desired Criteria Time served Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineer*Strong knowledge of Siemens PLC systems * 3rd level Education qualification in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mecatronics) * Extensive experience in FMCG or beverage/food manufacturing environment. What You'll Get In Return For working a continental shift pattern, this role offers a highly competitive salary package and a comprehensive benefits package which is inclusive of an enhanced company pension scheme, sick pay, share scheme and ongoing training and development opportunities. What You Need To Do Now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Automation Engineer FMCG PLC Benefits: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package