Site Automation Engineer

Site Automation Engineer

Warrington

Circa £59,000 + Bonus

Rotating Shift (3 Week Pattern followed by 7 off)

• Develop, implement, document, test and maintain software for inverter drives, programmable safety systems, PLCs, servo drives, SCADA systems and operator interface (HMI) screens.
• Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as required.
• Perform PLC alterations and improvements.
• Install new equipment, including programming of software.
• Ensure machines and equipment are safe, work efficiently and are fit for purpose.
• Collaborate across teams and contribute to key improvement projects, gaining experience with a variety of control systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime.
• Develop automation skills and techniques through OEM training.
• Coach and mentor Maintenance Engineers on control systems.
• Proactively detect, report, diagnose and predict potential or existing software and electronic issues on all equipment.
• Involve in fault‑finding, diagnostics and implementing permanent solutions to ensure safety, quality and efficiency.

• Must possess an electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND Level).
• A working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software.
• Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex process and/or high‑speed production equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices.
• Experience in PLC touch screen controls and electrical maintenance.
• Problem solving and root cause analysis experience.
• PLC programming skills.
• Time served Electrical Engineer.
• Automation / Controls apprentice with several years post‑qualification work experience within a manufacturing environment.
• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to fault find and implement program modifications on a range of PLCs & SCADA.
• Knowledge of servo drives and inverters.
• Experience of fault‑finding on industrial communication networks.
• Experience of designing & modifying control circuits and program logic.

• Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one.
• Yearly bonus.
• Matched pension up to 12%.
• Industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days and 7 days off every 4 weeks on the working pattern.
• Share save scheme and exceptional reward events.

For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon or send a copy of your CV.