Automation Engineer
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22, England, UK
Listed on 2025-12-17
Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22, England, UK
Listing for:
Samuel Frank
Full Time, Part Time, Per diem, Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2025-12-17
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Automation Engineering, Robotics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Automation Engineer / PLC Engineer / Controls Engineer – West Yorkshire
£65,000 package (includes on-call uplift) + 25 days holiday + training + company vehicle for site work
An opportunity for an Automation Engineer with strong PLC fault-finding skills to join a growing West Yorkshire-based industrial automation business.
This Automation Engineer role is service-focused rather than project-heavy and suits a PLC Engineer / Controls Engineer who enjoys problem-solving, variety and technical autonomy without constant long-haul travel.
The Automation Engineer role
- * Remote fault-finding and diagnostics on PLC-controlled machinery and production lines
* Some on-site support for breakdowns and investigations
* Typical site work: 2–3 days per week, mainly Yorkshire and Lancashire day trips
* Mix of modern automation systems and older legacy equipment
* Inspection, testing and reporting of electrical and control systems
On-call explained
- * 9 days in every 28 on call
* Includes 7 overnight on-call days
* Home-based during on-call periods
* Engineers currently average around two calls per week when on call
* On-call uplift included in the £65k package
Key requirements for the Automation Engineer position
- * Automation Engineer / PLC Engineer / Controls Engineer with PLC fault-finding experience
* Ability to interrogate PLC code and understand logic
* Allen Bradley, Siemens or Mitsubishi experience beneficial
* You do not need to program PLCs from scratch
* HNC/D in Electrical or Electronic Engineering preferred
* 18th Edition desirable
* Full UK driving licence essential
* Right to work in the UK without sponsorship
Why this role stands out
* Small, growing business with a relaxed culture
* Strong commitment to training and professional development
* Broad technical exposure rather than repetitive work
* Business has more than tripled turnover year-on-year
Commutable from Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby, York, Selby, Tadcaster, Otley, Garforth, Castleford and Knottingley
Additional Information / Benefits
25 days holiday/access to vehicle
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