Controls / Automation Engineer
Questech Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business for an experienced Controls / Automation Engineer.
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Shifts: Monday to Friday - Days (6:00am-2:00pm or 7:00am-3:00pm)
The Role
- Fault finding and programming of PLC-controlled machinery.
- Support and improve automated production equipment.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs.
- Diagnose electrical and control system faults.
- Assist with continuous improvement and automation projects.
- Commission new equipment and support installation work.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.
- Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime.
The Person
- Previous experience as a Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer or PLC Engineer.
- Strong PLC fault-finding experience (programming knowledge is advantageous).
- Electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent).
- Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Able to read and interpret electrical drawings.
- Proactive approach with excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
If you're an experienced Controls / Automation Engineer looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.