Automation and Controls Technician; Field & Workshop

Automation and Controls Technician (Field & Workshop) £37,000 - £47,000  Company Benefits  Company Car  Fuel Card  Overtime  Training Ipswich Are you an Automation & Controls Engineer with PLC experience, looking for a varied role split between field-based work and time in the workshop, where you can work on bespoke automation systems, gain exposure to international projects, and benefit from structured training and strong long-term career development?

This UK-based manufacturer designs and supplies bespoke equipment to a range of industrial sectors, supporting applications across a variety of industries, built on decades of engineering expertise, innovation, and precision, and trusted by global manufacturers for delivering reliable, high-performance machinery and tailored solutions. In this role, you will be involved in the installation, maintenance, across a range of customer sites nationally and globally.

You will undertake a mix of electrical and mechanical work, assisting with diagnostics, repairs, and system performance, including working with automated controls. The position offers a blend of travel and time spent at the main site, working a 40-hour week. The role would suit a Service Engineer from an electro-mechanical background, looking for a varied role with national and international travel, within a well-established manufacturer offering training and overtime opportunities.

The Role:

Install and support specialist machinery across sites Carry out electrical and mechanical servicing and repairs Work with PLCs and drive/control systems Split time between travel and site-based work (50-50) Monday - Friday, 40-hour week with international travel

The Person :
Multiskilled or Service Engineer (electro-mechanical)

Experience with machinery installation or servicing Knowledge of PLCs and control systems Willing to travel and work on-site and in-house Commutable to Ipswich Reference: BBBH
24535C Multiskilled, Engineer, Service, Electro-mechanical, Machinery, Installation, Machine Servicing, PLC, Systems, Fault Finding, Industrial, Machinery, International, Travel, Mechanical and Electrical, Manufacturing Equipment, Ipswitch, Braintree, Clacton, Suffolk If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position.

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