Automation Engineer – Industrial Controls / PLC
Samuel Frank is recruiting for an Automation Engineer who has PLC fault‑finding experience, to join a rapidly growing West Yorkshire based business.
Salary: £42‑50k basic + uplift + overtime. OTE £55‑70k with 25 days holiday, training, and a company vehicle for site work.
Responsibilities
* PLC fault‑finding and interrogation (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, or Siemens PLCs). No need to program PLCs from scratch, but strong PLC code interrogation is required.
* Office‑based work with occasional onsite support for machine breakdowns on automated production line equipment.
* Interrogate and fault‑find a wide range of electrical equipment.
* Work onsite 2–3 days per week, with day trips to customers in Yorkshire or Lancashire.
* Out‑of‑hours remote support on a 1‑in‑4‑week roster, with uplift and overtime payable.
* Maintenance and breakdown work on a variety of equipment, from cutting‑edge to legacy.
* Conduct inspections, testing, and reporting of electrical systems.
* Benefit from professional development and training support.
Qualifications
* Minimum 3 years experience in an Automation Engineer or similar role.
* HNC/D in Electronic and Electrical Engineering (or a related subject).
* Full UK driving licence – essential.
* Eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday.
* Training and professional development.
* Company vehicle for site work.
* OTE £55‑70k.
* Flexible rota and supportive team environment.
Location
Commutable from Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby, York, Selby, Tadcaster, Otley, Garforth, Castleford, and Knottingley.
Please apply today for an immediate response.
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