Control & Automation Engineer Merseyside

Control & Automation Engineer

Competitive salary & package includes: bonus scheme, life insurance, private medical, EV charging and generous pension

Working closely with Engineering, Production and Maintenance teams, you will lead automation upgrades, system integration projects, troubleshooting activities and continuous improvement initiatives across a highly automated production environment.

• Support and develop PLC, HMI, SCADA and control systems across the manufacturing operation
• Drive continuous improvement and optimisation of automated production equipment
• Lead automation upgrades and integration of new technologies
• Provide technical support and root cause analysis for complex plant issues
• Improve reliability, performance and efficiency of existing systems
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers, integrators and engineering partners
• Mentor and coach EC&I Technicians, supporting technical development across the team

We are keen to speak with engineers who combine strong automation expertise with a practical manufacturing mindset.

• Chemical manufacturing
• Process industries
• Pharmaceutical production
• Food & beverage
• FMCG
• Advanced manufacturing
• Packaging or automated production environments

• Strong knowledge of industrial automation and control systems in manufacturing
• Experience working with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of instrumentation, process control and industrial electrical systems
• Experience supporting automated production lines and robotic systems
• A structured approach to fault finding and root cause analysis

This is a rare opportunity to join a business that continues to invest heavily in technology, automation and engineering excellence.

You will be joining a company that is:

• Financially stable and globally recognised
• Investing heavily in manufacturing technology and automation
• Committed to continuous improvement and innovation
• Large enough to provide genuine career progression opportunities
• Small enough for your contribution to be visible and recognised

• Competitive salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday plus the option to buy and sell additional days
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension with significant employer contributions
• Green car scheme
• Free EV charging onsite
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Additional health and wellbeing benefits
• Ongoing training and professional development

Equal opportunities are important to us. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender, status, belief, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.