Controls & Automation Engineer
Job in
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset County, BS80, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-02
Listing for:
Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Controls & Automation Engineer
Shift: Days
Basic Salary: Up to £57,000 + Overtime + Generous Call Out Allowance
Location: Weston Super Mare
Yolk Recruitment is working with a well-established manufacturer looking to strengthen automation and controls capability.
This role is an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer in a highly automated site. Responsibilities include minimising downtime, improving machine performance and supporting production‑critical systems.
Key Responsibilities- Fault find and diagnose issues across Siemens S7 PLC‑controlled production machinery and automated systems.
- Support production through reactive breakdowns, minimising downtime and restoring equipment safely and efficiently.
- Carry out PLC modifications, programme adjustments and continuous improvement work to improve reliability, safety and performance.
- Work with Siemens TIA Portal, HMI, SCADA, WinCC, Profinet and industrial networking.
- Support servo drive systems, inverters, motors and associated automation hardware.
- Assist with commissioning, installation and upgrade projects across production equipment.
- Collaborate closely with maintenance and production teams to provide technical automation support across the site.
- Support electrical fault finding activities within panels, drives, safety circuits and control systems.
- Assist with root cause analysis and implement long‑term engineering solutions.
- Participate in an on‑call rota and provide technical support outside normal working hours when required.
- Support and mentor other engineers and apprentices on PLC systems and automation best practices.
- Ensure all work complies with health & safety and engineering standards.
- Proven experience as a PLC / Controls / Automation Engineer in manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Strong Siemens S7 fault‑finding experience and ability to modify programmes.
- Experience with TIA Portal, HMI, and SCADA systems.
- Solid understanding of industrial automation, drives, motors and control systems.
- Ability to fault‑find electrically from schematics and within control panels.
- Experience on automated production or process equipment.
- Comfortable working in fast‑paced manufacturing environments where downtime is critical.
- Engineering qualification such as City & Guilds, ONC, HNC, NVQ or equivalent.
- Strong communication skills and a practical, hands‑on engineering approach.
- Basic salary circa £50,000 – £57,000 (depending on experience)
- Overtime opportunities
- Call‑out payments and additional earning potential
- Flexible shift options available
- Pension scheme
- Long‑term stability within an established manufacturer
- Investment in automation and engineering improvements
- Additional benefits such as company sickness, healthcare and more
- Training and future progression opportunities
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