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Job Type: PLC Automation Support Engineer - Days Job Reward: £60-65k Location: onsite, Milton Keynes area Contract Type: Full-Time, Days, primarily onsite, Monday to Friday Department: Factory Site Engineering Reports To: Site Engineering Manager Are you passionate about PLC automation and innovation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing supply chain environment where your … technical expertise can make a real impact? We are looking for a talented Automation PLC Support Engineer from an electrical bias maintenance support background, to join a dynamic team and help shape the future of PLC Controls automation across the site. Due to ongoing automation processes, there is an immediate requirement for an electrical automation engineer with an interest in controls engineering. It's a really exciting challenge as it covers such a wide spectrum of controls, automation software and hardware electrical engineering. This will suit an automation engineer who has outgrown a shift automation first-line role and is ready to take a lead days role for the More ❯

Controls & Automation Engineer Location Deeside Salary Negotiable + 34 days holiday + pension + benefits Hours Mon Friday daytime A genuinely superb & quite unique opportunity for a controls and automation engineer to join a market leading business to help setting up and shaping a department. The Job: Reporting into the Engineering Manager, be the subject matter … expert (SME) for automation and control systems. Help set up/assist with installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment Manage and maintain the plant control system systems and automation. Ensure system reliability & governance, setting up strong recovery protocols. Manage and implement support contracts Support and advise on projects Implement software changes Provide training to maintenance engineering team … on aspects of control systems. The Person: Controls and automation experience within an FMCG or similar manufacturing environment eg materials manufacturing, paper, converting, packaging, pharmaceutical etc PLCs either Siemens, Allen Bradely , Mitsubishi Good understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles would be an advantage Good communication, stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills important. To apply please send CV to Tim Fawcett at More ❯

QA Engineer, Automation Engineer, C#, Playwright, COR7379 The Role This is an excellent opportunity for a QA Engineer with strong automation experience in C# to join a growing and innovative software organisation. Working within an Agile environment, the QA Engineer will play a key role in enhancing and maintaining the automation framework, expanding … test coverage across both frontend and backend systems, and contributing to ongoing improvements in quality and process maturity. The successful QA Engineer will use their knowledge of C#, Playwright (or Selenium), and Agile/BDD testing practices to create and maintain clean, reliable test scripts, support continuous integration efforts, and drive the evolution of the company’s QA function. … The Company The QA Engineer will join a market-leading software business developing award-winning digital solutions used by clients across the globe. Their products are relied upon by some of the world’s most recognised organisations, and the company has built a reputation for combining cutting-edge technology with outstanding service delivery. With an emphasis on collaboration, innovation More ❯

Automation Engineer (C & I Engineer/SCADA/PLC/Automation/BMS/Instrumentation) Bristol £55,000 - £65,000 + Generous Profit Share + Expense Allowances + Benefits Controls & Automation Engineer required with an in-depth knowledge of PLC and/or SCADA by a mid-sized business growing at 30% per year. … They are in an exciting position to help companies meet their Net Zero and other carbon/emission related goals. The Automation Engineer will design and commission new C&I systems for heat recovery projects. These projects are delivered on a turnkey basis to clients looking to reduce carbon emissions through recovering the heat lost in their operations. … This is a varied and challenging role that involves many aspects from design & development, testing, commissioning through to handover to the client on site. The Automation Engineer role: * Designing and developing new control systems. * Writing complex programmes from scratch on any manufacturer’s software. * Create library of programs used in various heat recovery product lines and improve and More ❯

Automation Engineer (C & I Engineer/SCADA/PLC/Automation/BMS/Instrumentation) Bristol £55,000 - £65,000 + Generous Profit Share + Expense Allowances + Benefits Controls & Automation Engineer required with an in-depth knowledge of PLC and/or SCADA by a mid-sized business growing at 30% per year. … They are in an exciting position to help companies meet their Net Zero and other carbon/emission related goals. The Automation Engineer will design and commission new C&I systems for heat recovery projects. These projects are delivered on a turnkey basis to clients looking to reduce carbon emissions through recovering the heat lost in their operations. … This is a varied and challenging role that involves many aspects from design & development, testing, commissioning through to handover to the client on site. The Automation Engineer role: Designing and developing new control systems. Writing complex programmes from scratch on any manufacturer s software. Create library of programs used in various heat recovery product lines and improve and More ❯

Our client is now seeking to appoint a skilled Controls and Automation Engineer for their manufacturing facility at Walbottle, Newcastle. This Controls and Automation Engineer vacancy is offering a salary of 51,000 working Monday to Friday, with a PLC listed and market-leading manufacturing group. This role requires someone who has strong knowledge and experience … of Electrical Controls, Automation and PLC systems, as well as improvement projects and production reliability support experience, to join the team, The working culture is friendly, and one that encourages the sharing of best practices, whilst providing a platform for continuous learning and development. What's In It for you as Controls and Automation Engineer: Salary circa … per annum Working days Monday to Friday Extensive training and personal development opportunities Position Overview of Controls and Automation Engineer: The role will be working as part of the Maintenance Team providing 'Hands-on' Electrical & PLC Technical support to both Production and other internal functions throughout the Factory. PLC fault finding and modifications are vital skills to have More ❯

Are you ready to lead the next wave of innovation HellermannTyton is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team in Plymouth and help shape the future of smart manufacturing. Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Based in Plymouth, PL6 5XP Salary: Competitive Working Hours: Monday Thursday: 08 00 and Friday: 08 30 About Us: At … a period of change to enhance our performance and seize every opportunity for greater success. We strive to be elite and are looking for individuals who share this vision. Automation Engineer The Role: This role has a dual focus: - Provide day-to-day support for moulding equipment controls, software, and systems to ensure production continuity - Lead the site … s journey into automation, driving improvements in safety, efficiency, quality, and compliance You will play a key role in developing and delivering our automation strategy, while ensuring existing systems remain reliable, validated, and compliant with ISO9001 and other global standards. Automation Engineer - Key Responsibilities: - Fault-finding, maintaining, and improving control systems (Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens) - Provide More ❯

Are you ready to lead the next wave of innovation HellermannTyton is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team in Plymouth and help shape the future of smart manufacturing. Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Based in Plymouth, PL6 5XP Salary: Competitive Working Hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday … a period of change to enhance our performance and seize every opportunity for greater success. We strive to be elite and are looking for individuals who share this vision. Automation Engineer - The Role: This role has a dual focus: - Provide day-to-day support for moulding equipment controls, software, and systems to ensure production continuity - Lead the site … s journey into automation, driving improvements in safety, efficiency, quality, and compliance You will play a key role in developing and delivering our automation strategy, while ensuring existing systems remain reliable, validated, and compliant with ISO9001 and other global standards. Automation Engineer - Key Responsibilities: - Fault-finding, maintaining, and improving control systems (Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens) - Provide More ❯

Field Service Engineer - Automation Are you a Field Service Engineer - Automation with experience working with Electromechanical machinery and control panels? If so, our client has an exciting new opportunity! Company Overview: You will join the leading provider of load bank and test solutions. With operations in North America and the UK, they have been global leaders … service. Their products play a crucial role in testing power generation equipment, ensuring reliability in critical applications such as data centres, OEMs, and rentals. Responsibilities of this Field Service Engineer - Automation job based in Stamford: Face to face support primarily in field-based settings with global travel. Perform fault finding, testing, and troubleshooting on control panels and power … in both electrical and mechanical systems, with a focus on electrical engineering. Engage with customers to understand their needs and provide effective solutions. Key requirements for this Field Service Engineer - Automation job in Stamford: Minimum ONC level qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering. You must be able to travel worldwide regularly. 2+ years of relevant experience working in More ❯

Field Service Engineer - Automation Are you a Field Service Engineer - Automation with experience working with Electromechanical machinery and control panels? If so, our client has an exciting new opportunity! Company Overview: You will join the leading provider of load bank and test solutions. With operations in North America and the UK, they have been global leaders … service. Their products play a crucial role in testing power generation equipment, ensuring reliability in critical applications such as data centres, OEMs, and rentals. Responsibilities of this Field Service Engineer - Automation job based in Stamford: Face to face support primarily in field-based settings with global travel. Perform fault finding, testing, and troubleshooting on control panels and power … in both electrical and mechanical systems, with a focus on electrical engineering. Engage with customers to understand their needs and provide effective solutions. Key requirements for this Field Service Engineer - Automation job in Stamford: Minimum ONC level qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering. You must be able to travel worldwide regularly. 2+ years of relevant experience working in More ❯

Infrastructure Automation Engineer X3-Aruba- DevOps- Network Automation Network Infrastructure Automation Engineer X3 with strong skills in network automation and ideally expereince of migrating networks from Cisco to Aruba, is needed to support our higher education client drive forward the automation of their network automation, which is the largest across the UK … higher education sector. The scope will be to design, implement and test the automation of Network Infrastructure development which enables a scalable, secure, automated and resilient network service across our clients network estate. Infrastructure Automation Engineer X3-Aruba- DevOps- Network Automation Essential Expereince Experience of network system particularly Aruba technology stack, ideally with expereince of migrating … from Cisco to Aruba. Expereince of working on large scale network transformation programmes Technical lead of infrastructure-as-code (IaC), automation, deployment, configuration, management and scaling. Network infrastructure automation using DevOps practices. Strong hands-on experience with: Terraform, Ansible, or similar IaC tools CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) AND Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure More ❯

The Senior Automation Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and maintenance of automation systems within the manufacturing and production sector. This role, based in Liverpool, requires a strong technical background and a commitment to optimising engineering processes. Client Details This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation operating in the industrial/manufacturing industry. … The company has a strong focus on innovation and is known for its commitment to excellence in engineering and manufacturing. Description As the Senior Automation Engineer you will be tasked with the following; Design, develop, and implement automation systems to enhance manufacturing processes. Creation of process logic and SCADA graphics for required process changes/upgrades Perform … SIL compliance Validate installed SIL safety systems Foster safe working principles throughout the organisation and to highlight concerns or practices that contravene safety. Lead troubleshooting and maintenance activities for automation equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of automation solutions. Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system specifications and reports. Identify opportunities for process improvement More ❯

Electrical Automation Engineer Location: Hull (East Yorkshire) Salary: £(phone number removed)/annum (negotiable) Type of role: Full-time, Permanent Role Purpose We currently recruit for an Electrical Automation Engineer to join a well-established manufacturer operating within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. The Project Engineer (Automation Electrical & Controls) is responsible for … leading the planning, execution, and commissioning of automation and controls projects. This role ensures technical excellence, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality. The engineer will liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of assets and promote continuous improvement across the facility. Key Responsibilities • Responsible for the safe delivery … opportunities within a stable and growing business A chance to work in a supportive environment where your input into continuous improvement is valued Interested? If you re an Electrical Automation Engineer looking for a new challenge in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we d love to hear from you. LMIND More ❯

Automation Engineer – High Tech Scale-Up Bristol Permanent Full-time This is a fantastic opportunity for an Automation Engineer to join a fast-growing business delivering cutting-edge solutions to top-tier customers in automotive and motorsport. We’re working exclusively with an exciting high-tech scale-up. The Role As Automation Engineer, you … advanced electromechanical systems. You’ll collaborate with Electrical, Control and Simulation Engineers to solve complex challenges and help push forward new technology in this high-growth environment. Experience of automation or motors and drives is required. Key responsibilities include: Commissioning motors and drives in Bristol and at customer sites Specifying and testing new motor/drive technologies for rigs … and next-gen products Designing electromechanical systems with Lead Engineers Specifying, testing and commissioning encoders for drive & safety applications Working with industrial automation networks to improve reliability Driving design improvements in motor and drive management Developing PLC code to diagnose motor, drive and encoder issues What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate will be eager to take ownership More ❯

Automation Engineer FMCG Skelmersdale £60,000 per annum Days Monday to Friday Are you an experienced Automation Engineer looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced FMCG environment? This is your opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business in Skelmersdale, where your expertise will be key to driving efficiency, performance, and innovation across … enjoy work-life balance with sociable hours Involvement in a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing operation Career development opportunities in a supportive, forward-thinking team The Role: As an Automation Engineer, you ll take ownership of automation systems across the site, ensuring optimal performance, minimal downtime, and continuous improvement. You ll work alongside maintenance, engineering, and production … teams to identify and implement automation solutions that drive productivity. Key Responsibilities: Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimise PLC and SCADA systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.) Support the delivery of automation projects and upgrades Analyse performance data and identify improvement opportunities Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) Ensure all systems comply with safety, quality, and More ❯

Automation Engineer | Glasgow (5 days a week) | 6-month contract | £500-£650 Inside IR35 | About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer with strong development expertise to join our engineering team. This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining automated solutions post-code release in a Java Spring Boot environment . You will play … a critical role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and quality of our applications by developing automation frameworks, tools, and pipelines. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and tools using Java in a Spring Boot ecosystem. Collaborate with developers, QA, and DevOps to integrate automation into the release pipeline. Build automated test suites (functional, regression, integration … and performance). Analyze post-release issues, create automation solutions to prevent recurrence, and continuously improve reliability. Enhance monitoring, validation, and quality checks across the CI/CD pipeline. Contribute to technical documentation, code reviews, and best practices for automation development. Requirements: Proficiency in Java with hands-on coding experience. Solid understanding of Spring Boot and related Java More ❯

Are you an experienced Automation Engineer looking for an exciting new opportunity with a pioneering company in advanced manufacturing? We are recruiting for a client in Northwich known for their commitment to innovation, safety, and operational excellence. They are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join their team and drive impactful improvements across their cutting-edge … production facility. The Role As an Automation Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of optimising automated processes and ensuring smooth, efficient operations. You'll work closely with the EC&I and production teams to identify, design, and implement automation solutions that support high-quality standards, enhance productivity, and promote sustainability. Key Responsibilities - Design, implement, and maintain … automation systems to improve process efficiency and reliability. - Identify and troubleshoot issues with control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems to ensure optimal performance. - Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to develop and implement automation solutions. - Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in process optimization projects. - Maintain and update technical documentation, including PLC programs, electrical drawings, and user More ❯

Are you an experienced Automation Engineer looking for an exciting new opportunity with a pioneering company in advanced manufacturing? We are recruiting for a client in Northwich known for their commitment to innovation, safety, and operational excellence. They are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join their team and drive impactful improvements across their cutting-edge … production facility. The Role As an Automation Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of optimising automated processes and ensuring smooth, efficient operations. You'll work closely with the EC&I and production teams to identify, design, and implement automation solutions that support high-quality standards, enhance productivity, and promote sustainability. Key Responsibilities - Design, implement, and maintain … automation systems to improve process efficiency and reliability. - Identify and troubleshoot issues with control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems to ensure optimal performance. - Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to develop and implement automation solutions. - Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in process optimization projects. - Maintain and update technical documentation, including PLC programs, electrical drawings, and user More ❯

Graduate Automation Engineer High Tech Scale-Up Bristol; Permanent; Full-time £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience This is a fantastic opportunity for an Automation Engineer to join a fast-growing business delivering cutting-edge solutions to top-tier customers in automotive and motorsport. We re working exclusively with an exciting high-tech scale-up. … The Role As Automation Engineer, you ll be hands-on from day one, commissioning, testing and developing advanced electromechanical systems. You ll collaborate with Electrical, Control and Simulation Engineers to solve complex challenges and help push forward new technology in this high-growth environment. Experience of automation or motors and drives is required. Key responsibilities include: Commissioning … new motor/drive technologies for rigs and next-gen products Designing electromechanical systems with Lead Engineers Specifying, testing and commissioning encoders for drive & safety applications Working with industrial automation networks to improve reliability Driving design improvements in motor and drive management Developing PLC code to diagnose motor, drive and encoder issues What We re Looking For The ideal More ❯

Role: Principal Automation Engineer Location: Basingstoke, Hybrid working Salary: £75,000-£90,000 + car allowance + 16% Bonus Are you passionate about driving automation at scale? We're looking for a Principal Automation Engineer to lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge automation solutions across a global technology environment. In this senior … with strategic leadership, shaping how infrastructure, operations, and services are delivered through automation. You'll set the technical direction, mentor engineering teams, and turn ambitious ideas into reliable, scalable automation frameworks that deliver measurable impact. Responsibilities: Lead complex automation initiatives - architect, design, and deliver scalable frameworks and workflows across global infrastructure and operations. Be the automation authority … act as the go-to expert for automation tools and methodologies including Ansible, Terraform, GitHub, Azure DevOps , and scripting in Python or PowerShell . Mentor and uplift teams - share knowledge through code reviews, workshops, and hands-on collaboration to build a culture of continuous improvement. Champion an automation-first mind set - embed automation principles into every part More ❯

Field Service Engineer (Automation) £38,000-£48,000 + Company Van + Training + Overtime St Albans Are you a Field Service Engineer with an Automation background looking for an autonomous role within a stable, growing company, offering excellent overtime potential, a varied workload, and early finishes on Fridays to maintain your work-life balance? For … growth, an expanding client base, and an increasing workload, they are now looking to strengthen their dedicated service team with an additional engineer. Working both independently and with another engineer, you'll handle planned and reactive callouts to install, service, and repair automated perimeter security systems at commercial sites across Hertfordshire. This is a Monday to Friday role … 00am-5:00pm with an early finish at 4:30pm on Fridays. This role would suit a Field Service Engineer with an Automation or Electrical background who is looking to join a secure, long-standing business in a varied, days-based role offering autonomy, overtime opportunities to increase earnings, and genuine work-life balance. The Role: Maintenance, installations More ❯

Join Our Team as an Automation Engineer! Location: Hunslet, Leeds Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: From 23.85 Full Time Are you an innovative Automation Engineer with a passion for electrical manufacturing? If you thrive in dynamic environments and have a knack for PLC programming, we want YOU to be part of our exciting journey! About the … Role: We are seeking a talented Automation Engineer who excels in PLC programming, specifically with Schneider M580 & M340 systems. Your expertise will be crucial in driving our projects forward and ensuring our systems run seamlessly. Key Responsibilities: Develop and optimise PLC programmes for Schneider M580 & M340 systems. Implement and manage industrial communication protocols, including Modbus and Ethernet IP. … Ensure cybersecurity measures for industrial systems, focusing on network topology and IT/OT segregation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve automation issues. Document processes and provide training to junior team members. What We're Looking For: To be successful in this role, you will need: Proven experience in PLC programming, particularly with Schneider M580 & M340. More ❯

FINTEC recruit is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer for our client based in Lochaber. This is a permanent position, relocation package available, salary details on application, plus 10% bonus scheme and many company benefits. You will be providing control systems expertise to lead complex control system process troubleshooting. Working Monday to Thursday - 7:30am - 4pm and on Friday … with site controls systems and projects Ensuring compliance of all relevant legislation relating to site control equipment and with site HSEQ standards Skills and Qualifications required for the Controls & Automation Engineer role: Electrical and instrumentation knowledge. Experienced in controls and automation engineering Qualified to HND or above in an engineering discipline PLC, HMI and SCADA experience. PLC … programming skills Experience working in a COMAH environment. Good understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation. Supervisory experience, coaching and mentoring of engineering staff. Full details of the Controls & Automation Engineer role is available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website More ❯

Automation Engineer | 6 Month Contract | Glasgow | £500-600 p/day We're looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a major financial client on a contract basis. This role focuses on the development side of automation , building robust frameworks and tooling that streamline post-code release processes and enhance software delivery. Location: Glasgow … days onsite) Contract: 6 Months (IIR35) Rate: £500-600 p/day Start date: ASAP Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain automation solutions in Java & Spring Boot Focus on post-release automation to improve deployment and delivery Collaborate closely with developers and testers to optimise release processes Ensure frameworks are scalable, maintainable, and performant Key Skills: Strong hands … on coding experience in Java (essential) Proficiency with Spring Boot Solid background in automation within software engineering environments Ability to develop tools that support and improve release cycles Strong problem-solving mindset and collaboration skills Experience in financial services is essential If this sounds like you, apply now for immediate consideration. Candidates will be required to go through background More ❯

Mechanical Design Engineer (Automation/Robotics/Control Systems) £40,000 - £50,000 + Progression + Company Benefits + International Travel + Early Friday Finish Cheltenham Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar with a Machinery/Automation/Robotics/Control Systems or similar design background looking to join a growing company who can … of a larger solution. You will occasionally travel to clients sites to liaise and understand what is needed in terms of machinery. To date there has not been an automation challenge the company has walked away from. From robotics to packaging machinery this company does it all. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar with … a design background in Machinery/Automation/Bespoke products or similar looking to design unique machinery solutions for a range of international clients for a company that can offer career progression and a host of company benefits. The Role Design of Bespoke machinery Helping to manage projects Creation of bill of materials Travel around the UK and Abroad More ❯