Skilled Technician

We are looking for a talented Skilled Technician to join our team specializing in Controls and Automation for our Manufacturing Engineering Department in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

This is a permanent on-site position, working 35 hours per week with flexibility working shifts.

• Day shift: 7:30am - 15:00pm
• Middle shift:
  Mon - Thurs: 14:30pm - 22:15pm, Friday: 14:00pm - 20:15pm

• Apply comprehensive technical knowledge to safely perform skilled manufacturing activities that support operational and business objectives.
• Lead by example in Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) practices by identifying hazards, stopping unsafe work, reporting incidents, and promoting a culture of interdependence and accountability.
• Ensure high standards of workmanship and craftsmanship, performing work accurately in line with diagrams, manuals, specifications, and quality procedures.
• Support equipment reliability by contributing to failure analysis, preventive maintenance systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate others as a formal technical resource, providing guidance, knowledge‑sharing, and hands‑on support to team members.
• Increase efficiency and reduce manufacturing constraints by proactively identifying issues, implementing solutions, and improving processes.
• Deliver consistent results by executing and documenting preventive, corrective, emergency, and predictive maintenance while maintaining clean, orderly work areas.
• Strengthen teamwork and capability by communicating effectively, completing required training, and actively participating in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and improvement teams.

• Foundational knowledge of control systems, with the ability to assist in the design, development, and implementation under guidance.
• Basic capability in PLC and HMI programming, with a willingness to learn and apply best practices from senior engineers.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to support testing, commissioning, validation, and troubleshoot basic automation and control issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior engineers to develop accurate technical documentation, reports, and system records.

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
• Significant work experience and in-depth knowledge obtained through specialized training and relevant experience.
• HNC is desirable - in electrical or mechanical engineering or qualification of similar level – needed
• Basic understanding of control systems theory (e.g., PID control, feedback systems)
• Familiarity with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, or similar)
• Exposure to SCADA or HMI systems is an advantage
• Knowledge of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience with engineering software tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, AutoCAD, or similar)
• Basic understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP
• Some familiarity with industry standards and safety practices.
• Any exposure to robotics, automation, or motion control technologies.
• Introductory understanding of instrumentation and sensor applications.

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On‑site.