Automation Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Slough
60,000 - 65,000 + Bonus + Pension + Overtime + Call-Out Allowance
Days Only Monday to Friday
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Lead Maintenance Engineer to join a highly automated manufacturing facility in Slough. This role would suit a Lead Engineer, Senior Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Engineer or Reliability Engineer looking to join a business that is investing heavily in its people, equipment and automation capabilities. Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will take a leading role in maintaining and improving production equipment, supporting automation systems, driving reliability improvements and delivering engineering projects across the site.
Key Responsibilities- Lead maintenance activities across a highly automated manufacturing facility
- Fault-find and repair PLC-controlled production equipment
- Support and improve automation, controls and electrical systems
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities
- Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
- Improve machine uptime, efficiency and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Support engineering projects, equipment upgrades and new installations
- Manage PLC backups and control system documentation
- Provide technical support and guidance to the engineering team
- Participate in the engineering call-out rota
- Experience as a Lead Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Automation Engineer or Electrical Engineer
- Strong electrical fault-finding skills
- PLC fault-finding experience within manufacturing or production environments
- Experience working on automated machinery and production lines
- Knowledge of continuous improvement and reliability techniques
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and lead engineering initiatives
- Siemens PLCs
- TIA Portal
- SCADA Systems
- FMCG Manufacturing
- Food Manufacturing
- Packaging
- Automated Production Facilities
- Project Engineering or Commissioning Experience
- 60,000 - 65,000 Basic Salary
- Annual Bonus
- Pension Scheme
- Overtime Available
- Call-Out Allowance
- Ongoing Training & Development
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Exposure to Major Automation & Capital Investment Projects
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