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Site Automation Engineer Warrington Circa £59,000 + Bonus Rotating Shift (3 Week Pattern followed by 7 off) Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large world class manufacturing site, we have a recruitment drive for PLC biased Electrical Controls Engineers. Newly created roles! Reporting to the Site Controls & Automation Manager, you will be … responsible for automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant. Key Responsibilities – Site Automation Engineer Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, test and maintenance of software, for: Inverter drives Programmable safety systems PLCs Servo drives SCADA system Operator interface (HMI) screens Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as required PLC alterations & improvements New installations … ll collaborate across teams and contribute to key improvement projects, while 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 Proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on More ❯

Site Automation Engineer Runcorn Circa £59,000 + Bonus Rotating Shift (3 Week Pattern followed by 7 off) Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large world class manufacturing site, we have a recruitment drive for PLC biased Electrical Controls Engineers. Newly created roles! Reporting to the Site Controls & Automation Manager, you will be … responsible for automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant. Key Responsibilities Site Automation Engineer Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, test and maintenance of software, for: - Inverter drives - Programmable safety systems - PLCs - Servo drives -SCADA system - Operator interface (HMI) screens Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as required PLC alterations & improvements New installations … ll collaborate across teams and contribute to key improvement projects, while 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 Proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on More ❯

Site Automation Engineer Runcorn Circa £59,000 + Bonus Rotating Shift (3 Week Pattern followed by 7 off) Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large world class manufacturing site, we have a recruitment drive for PLC biased Electrical Controls Engineers. Newly created roles! Reporting to the Site Controls & Automation Manager, you will be … responsible for automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant. Key Responsibilities – Site Automation Engineer Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, test and maintenance of software, for: - Inverter drives - Programmable safety systems - PLCs - Servo drives -SCADA system - Operator interface (HMI) screens Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as required PLC alterations & improvements New installations … ll collaborate across teams and contribute to key improvement projects, while 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 Proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on More ❯

Title: Automation Engineer Location: Warrington/Liverpool Salary: £66,614.00 per annum (Inclusive of shift allowance) Shifts: Nights 2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off (12hr shifts 6pm- 6am) Contract Type: Permanent Our client, a discounted retailer, are currently recruiting for an Automation Engineer to join their ever-growing successful business … on a permanent basis working across 2 sites in the Warrington and Liverpool area. Reporting to the Automation Shift Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the operation, maintenance, and optimisation of the automated handling systems across the Distribution Centre. This role plays a critical part in maintaining high levels of equipment availability and performance by carrying out proactive … and reactive engineering tasks. As an Automation Engineer your duties will be: - Maintain automation and material handling systems to reduce downtime and optimise throughput Respond to system breakdowns, performing fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to the required standard and timescale Identify and escalate engineering improvements or opportunities to More ❯

Title: Automation Engineer Location: Warrington/Liverpool Salary: £66,614.00 per annum (Inclusive of shift allowance) Shifts: Nights 2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off (12hr shifts 6pm- 6am) Contract Type: Permanent Our client, a discounted retailer are currently recruiting for an Automation Engineer to join their ever-growing successful business … on a permanent basis working across 2 sites in the Warrington and Liverpool area. Reporting to the Automation Shift Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the operation, maintenance, and optimisation of the automated handling systems across the Distribution Centre. This role plays a critical part in maintaining high levels of equipment availability and performance by carrying out proactive … and reactive engineering tasks. As an Automation Engineer your duties will be: - " Maintain automation and material handling systems to reduce downtime and optimise throughput. " Respond to system breakdowns, performing fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner. " Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to the required standard and timescale. " Identify and escalate engineering improvements or opportunities to More ❯

Answer yes to any of these and you'll fit right in here at Amazon. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply advances in Automation and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet. We invent every day. We are Amazon Mechatronics … you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun. Amazon MSP (Mechatronics and Sustainable Packaging) is seeking a motivated Automation Engineer to join the Design and Test team. This team is a multi-disciplinary environment of design leaders and test engineers dedicated to advancing the knowledge of automation and how millions of customer orders are fulfilled every day. The automation engineer is responsible for defining design and validation plans, from automation system concept creation to the readiness of the design for shipment to Amazon fulfillment centers and beyond. They will define the concepts of electrical, mechanical, and control subsystems needed to test and validate More ❯

Automation Engineer SMS are a well-established SME working in the fast growing field of advanced industrial automation including motion control and robotics. Because of continued growth in the sector we require an experienced Controls and Automation engineer to work within our engineering team. SMS have key partnerships in place with both large suppliers and More ❯

Job Title: Automation Development Engineer Location: Manchester Contract Type: Full-Time Department: Group EngineeringReports To: Functional Lead of Automation and Controls Engineering Are you passionate about automation and innovation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced FMCG environment where your technical expertise can make a real impact? Müller is looking for a talented Automation Development … Engineer to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of automation across our operations. Key Responsibilities: As an Automation Development Engineer, you will: Lead and manage automation elements of technical investment projects, ensuring alignment with Müller’s project management and investment processes. Act as the Automation SME (Subject Matter Expert) when engaging … validating quotes and supporting scope changes. Provide technical support to project teams and ensure delivery to agreed specifications and quality standards. Design and deliver both complex and less complex automation projects across Müller sites. Promote and maintain Müller’s automation standards, ensuring compliance and providing feedback for continuous improvement. Ensure automation architectures align with OT standards. Support More ❯

Here at Amazon we are looking to hire an experienced Automation Engineer to join the team in one of our highly automated and fast paced Sort Centers. PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The focus of the Automation Engineer (CSS) role is to fault find, troubleshoot and improve controls solutions for automated material handling equipment such as conveyors … network to enhance the capability to monitor MHE metrics and provide visualization and data to internal customers. Actively participate in or own continuous improvement projects driven by the EU Automation network. Work with IT, EU Automation Engineering and Operations Engineering to ensure all systems are correctly documented and that accurate backup libraries are maintained. Work alongside global teams … to support the installation and commission of new equipment. Support other sites in the EU network as required. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 3+ years experience with PLC controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment. You already possess a Bachelor's degree, or youre on track for obtaining a Bachelors degree in less than one year Experience More ❯

Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. STADA UK Thornton & Ross - Automation Engineer Huddersfield|United Kingdom (GB)|Full-time|Permanent Are you passionate about automation and solving complex engineering challenges? Were looking for an Automation Engineer to … lessons for rapid issue resolution. Perform regular software backups and hardware maintenance, including PLC battery replacements and panel inspections. Proactively manage obsolescence risks by coordinating with Stores and the Automation Lead to ensure availability of alternatives. Keep the plant maintenance system and document library up to date, including PLC ladder logic, manuals, and drawings. Administer and uphold quality-controlled … line with compliance standards. What We Are Looking For: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience). Proven experience in maintaining automation equipment and performing advanced system troubleshooting. Strong understanding of computer programming and software development, particularly in industrial automation contexts. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a high More ❯

achieve. Its about bringing your skills, curiosity, creativity, and your true self to your work. Due to continued growth DXC Technology have a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to join our team in either our Erskine or Newcastle sites in a Hybrid capacity. Successful candidates must be UK based and required to hold SC clearance … or eligible for vetting. About the Role: We are looking for a highly skilled Automation Engineer with a strong background in Linux systems and scripting to join our infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for automating post-build configuration tasks across enterprise-grade SLES and RHEL servers, ensuring consistency, reliability, and scalability in our server … deployments. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise in automation and Linux administration will directly impact operational efficiency and system performance. Key Responsibilities Automate post-build tasks for SLES and RHEL servers, tailored to specific environments and geographic regions. Configure system components including: NFS mount points Network settings (bonding, MTU) Kernel tuning More ❯

and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility. Job Title: Automation Development Engineer Location: Manchester Contract Type: Full-Time Department: Group Engineering Reports To: Functional Lead of Automation and Controls Engineering Are you passionate about automation and … innovation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced FMCG environment where your technical expertise can make a real impact? Mller is looking for a talented Automation Development Engineer to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of automation across our operations. Key Responsibilities: As an Automation Development Engineer, you will: Lead and manage … automation elements of technical investment projects, ensuring alignment with Mller's project management and investment processes. Act as the Automation SME (Subject Matter Expert) when engaging with suppliers-validating quotes and supporting scope changes. Provide technical support to project teams and ensure delivery to agreed specifications and quality standards. Design and deliver both complex and less complex automation More ❯

QA Automation Tester | Hybrid (2–3 days per week onsite) | No Visa Sponsorship No PSW| Full-Time Permanent We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Tester to join a growing Agile delivery team, working on large-scale, microservices-based applications. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled automation engineer who thrives in a collaborative … environment and enjoys building robust, scalable testing frameworks. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks and suites for microservices-based applications. Lead and perform API automation testing using C# and SpecFlow (BDD) . Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and work closely with DevOps to ensure seamless test automation integration. Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and … product owners in an Agile environment. Conduct functional, regression, performance, and integration testing. Mentor junior testers and promote automation best practices across the team. Key Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with C# and SpecFlow (BDD) for test automation. Proven track record in API automation testing (RESTful services). Experience testing microservices and distributed systems . Hands-on knowledge More ❯

QA Automation Tester | Hybrid (2–3 days per week onsite) | No Visa Sponsorship No PSW| Full-Time Permanent We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Tester to join a growing Agile delivery team, working on large-scale, microservices-based applications. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled automation engineer who thrives in a collaborative … environment and enjoys building robust, scalable testing frameworks. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks and suites for microservices-based applications. Lead and perform API automation testing using C# and SpecFlow (BDD) . Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and work closely with DevOps to ensure seamless test automation integration. Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and … product owners in an Agile environment. Conduct functional, regression, performance, and integration testing. Mentor junior testers and promote automation best practices across the team. Key Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with C# and SpecFlow (BDD) for test automation. Proven track record in API automation testing (RESTful services). Experience testing microservices and distributed systems . Hands-on knowledge More ❯

QA Automation Tester | Hybrid (2–3 days per week onsite) | No Visa Sponsorship No PSW| Full-Time Permanent We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Tester to join a growing Agile delivery team, working on large-scale, microservices-based applications. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled automation engineer who thrives in a collaborative … environment and enjoys building robust, scalable testing frameworks. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks and suites for microservices-based applications. Lead and perform API automation testing using C# and SpecFlow (BDD) . Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and work closely with DevOps to ensure seamless test automation integration. Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and … product owners in an Agile environment. Conduct functional, regression, performance, and integration testing. Mentor junior testers and promote automation best practices across the team. Key Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with C# and SpecFlow (BDD) for test automation. Proven track record in API automation testing (RESTful services). Experience testing microservices and distributed systems . Hands-on knowledge More ❯

over six years. Biocomposites products are now used in over 120,000 procedures every year and sold in more than 40 countries around the world. Job Summary The Automation Engineer will design, develop, and implement automated systems for manufacturing medical/pharma devices, ensuring they meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards. They will collaborate with various teams to … integrate automation solutions, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement in production processes. They will also liaise with suppliers of automated solutions and manage finding the appropriate solutions. Duties & Responsibilities Designing and implementing automated systems, including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems, for medical device production. Support the acquisition of high-volume automation equipment. Leading the development and validation … of automated equipment, ensuring it meets internal quality systems and regulatory requirements. Working closely with design, quality, and manufacturing teams to align automation solutions with product and process needs. Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation, including URS, FAT/SAT IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, equipment qualifications, and risk assessments. Providing technical support to resolve issues with automated systems More ❯

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role Title: Devops Automation Engineer Location: Sheffield , Grosvenor House, 1 Wellington St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4NB (Hybrid 60% office/40% home – 3 days in the office is mandatory) End …/11/2025 Rate: £537/Day(Inside IR35) Job Description: We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Data Protection Automation Engineer. You should have excellent knowledge of the scrum framework, with all its artifacts and techniques. You’ll also need the ability to coordinate people and projects with your … In this role, you will: Contribute to sprints, retrospective meetings and daily stand-ups Work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests Design, develop, test and support automation for the data protection services (NetBackup and CommVault) within the bank. Design, develop, test and support reporting and monitoring capabilities for the automation. Provide engineering support on the bank More ❯

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role Title: Devops Automation Engineer Location: Sheffield , Grosvenor House, 1 Wellington St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4NB (Hybrid 60% office/40% home – 3 days in the office is mandatory) End …/11/2025 Rate: £537/Day(Inside IR35) Job Description: We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Data Protection Automation Engineer. You should have excellent knowledge of the scrum framework, with all its artifacts and techniques. You’ll also need the ability to coordinate people and projects with your … In this role, you will: Contribute to sprints, retrospective meetings and daily stand-ups Work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests Design, develop, test and support automation for the data protection services (NetBackup and CommVault) within the bank. Design, develop, test and support reporting and monitoring capabilities for the automation. Provide engineering support on the bank More ❯

ob Title: Automation Software Engineer Location: Manchester, On-Site, Global Travel Opportunities Salary: £45-55K + Benefits, Depending on Experience This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Automation Software Engineer to join a world-leading company. In this role you will bring solutions to life by configuring, programming, and refining automation software. From More ❯

ob Title: Automation Software Engineer Location: Manchester, On-Site, Global Travel Opportunities Salary: £45-55K + Benefits, Depending on Experience This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Automation Software Engineer to join a world-leading company. In this role you will bring solutions to life by configuring, programming, and refining automation software. From More ❯

at Work courses Deals and discounts EVolve Car Scheme Employee Assistance Plan Mental health first aiders ShareBuy MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes Job Purpose Senior Controls & Automation Engineer Shape the future of water and wastewater services with United Utilities At United Utilities, we’re proud to be at the heart of providing clean water and … protecting the environment across the North West. To help us continue delivering this vital service, we’re looking for Senior Controls & Automation Engineers to join our team. In this senior role, you’ll be the go to technical expert, ensuring our automation and control systems are running at their best. You’ll use your skills to mentor and … Drive improvements: review and enhance OT processes, champion new ways of working, and support technical governance across projects. Hands-on technical work: carry out planned maintenance, troubleshoot and resolve automation faults, optimise control system performance, and ensure secure software back-ups. Documentation & compliance: create and maintain technical documentation (drawings, network architectures, RAMS, O&Ms, etc.) and ensure compliance with More ❯

at Work courses Deals and discounts EVolve Car Scheme Employee Assistance Plan Mental health first aiders ShareBuy MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes Job Purpose Senior Controls & Automation Engineer Shape the future of water and wastewater services with United Utilities At United Utilities, we’re proud to be at the heart of providing clean water and … protecting the environment across the North West. To help us continue delivering this vital service, we’re looking for Senior Controls & Automation Engineers to join our team. In this senior role, you’ll be the go to technical expert, ensuring our automation and control systems are running at their best. You’ll use your skills to mentor and … Drive improvements: review and enhance OT processes, champion new ways of working, and support technical governance across projects. Hands-on technical work: carry out planned maintenance, troubleshoot and resolve automation faults, optimise control system performance, and ensure secure software back-ups. Documentation & compliance: create and maintain technical documentation (drawings, network architectures, RAMS, O&Ms, etc.) and ensure compliance with More ❯

Job Title: Industrial Automation Support Engineer Location: Broughton/Filton, UK (100% Onsite Work From Office) Job Type: Permanent Salary Range : 55,000 per annum (plus bonus and benefits) Job Summary: An exciting opportunity to join a leading manufacturing team as an Industrial Automation Support Engineer. You will play a key role in supporting and enhancing shopfloor … automation systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance of critical manufacturing IT applications. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with the support team to understand and resolve issues within defined timeframes. Provide technical guidance and support to team members. Communicate effectively with key stakeholders, providing regular updates and ensuring customer satisfaction. Deliver permanent solutions to recurring and application performance issues. Maintain high … Aveva/Wonderware Intouch , PLC , SCADA , and HMI systems. Advantageous to have experience with machine integration . Strong understanding of COTS Manufacturing IT applications . Experience integrating the factory automation layer with MES . Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with diverse groups, including executives, managers, and subject matter experts. Knowledge of machine More ❯

The Amazon Reliability Maintenance and Engineering team keeps all our equipment in excellent working order, from printers to fully automated sortation systems. You will be looking after the automated systems within our buildings and the systems that interact with them More ❯

Software Developer - Automation, AI, PHP, JavaScript AI & Workflow Automation Innovative business leader in Automation Technology is looking for an experienced Software Developer to join their growing team. The software will simplify complex business processes using AI driven automation. Their tech stack includes PHP with Symfony,Node.js, JavaScript, Python, and MySQL/MariaDB Your responsibilities: Write clean, efficient … code using PHP (Symfony framework), JavaScript, and Python Design, build, and maintain functionality for the workflow automation platform. Enhance backend services, optimise database queries, and expand RESTful APIs Work with SQL databases to manage and optimise data flow and handle reporting. Integrating AI technologies for intelligent business automation - handle integrations including telephony, speech-to-text, AI-driven responses … GitLab CI/CD, Linux server administration. Frontend: HTML/CSS, JavaScript/jQuery/Stimulus, Bootstrap or Tailwind Additional experience in Conversational AI and NLP, Machine learning, and automation/workflow management preferred This role will predominantly be remote with monthly meetings in the Liverpool area More ❯