Automation Technician
Basildon, Essex | Permanent, Full-Time | £40,000 – £50,000 DOE
Are you an experienced Automation Technician or Control Systems Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for multiple skilled professionals to join a dynamic and growing team designing and assembling bespoke automation systems used around the globe.
This is a hybrid role combining hands-on electrical control system work with software programming — perfect for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working across the full project lifecycle.
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What You'll Be Doing:
* Designing PLC-based electrical control systems
* Programming PLCs, HMIs, safety systems, and configuring drives and remote I/O
* Integrating equipment such as vision systems, servos, and conveyors
* Fault-finding, testing, and commissioning machines in-house and on client sites
* Collaborating with electricians, panel builders, and wider teams for smooth assembly and deployment
* Occasional international travel for commissioning (approx. 40%)
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? What We're Looking For:
1. Level 3 qualification or higher in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering
2. Strong experience with Siemens and/or Allen Bradley PLCs