Automation Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business. This is a varied and hands-on role focused on delivering controls and instrumentation projects across a busy production environment.

• Plan, design and deliver automation and controls engineering projects from initial concept through to commissioning and handover.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets and resource requirements.
• Program, modify and maintain PLC, HMI and SCADA systems to support manufacturing operations and improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors and suppliers to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections and progress reviews to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, specifications and project presentations.
• Support procurement activities, including specification reviews and supplier selection.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, health & safety regulations and contractor management requirements.
• Provide technical support, coaching and mentorship to engineering colleagues.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives across site automation systems.

• Bachelor's degree/HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Previous experience as an Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, Project Engineer or Improvement Engineer within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA and instrumentation systems.
• Experience managing engineering projects from design through to implementation.
• Excellent understanding of engineering principles and project management methodologies.
• Proficient in engineering design tools and project management software.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation, industry standards and contractor management processes.
• Experience of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing or operational excellence programmes would be highly advantageous.

• Pension Scheme with company contributions of up to 10%
• Free BUPA healthcare cover with the option to add family members
• Dental and optical healthcare programme
• Life assurance at 4x annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing services
• Discounts platform offering savings across supermarkets, retail and hospitality
• Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Christmas Savings Scheme
• Free secure on-site parking
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Online Health & Safety and Business Compliance training
• Full PPE provided, including safety boots and spectacles
• Profit share scheme and performance-related bonuses
• Long service awards and incentive programmes
• On-site Occupational Health Therapist
• Physical and mental wellbeing initiatives, including company fitness activities
• Ongoing external training and development opportunities
• Company social events and contributed Christmas parties

Ideal background / Previous roles may include
:
Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC/SCADA Engineer, EC&I Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, or Project Engineer within a manufacturing or industrial environment.