Automation Engineer - Yolk Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Automation Engineer

Location: Westbury

Working Hours: Days

Salary: Circa £60,000 starting salary

Are you an Automation Engineer with a passion for engineering excellence? We are seeking an experienced engineer to join a prestigious FMCG manufacturing company based in Westbury. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for ensuring the seamless operation of all site automation systems. You will ensure all team members are fully trained on both current and future automation software. Additionally, you will manage the configuration and control of the site's automation systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the site operates on a stable, reliable automation platform, and that appropriate procedures and training are in place to manage potential failures.
• Provide advanced support to the engineering team in diagnosing and troubleshooting complex automation issues.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to monitor operational processes, identifying efficiency opportunities and offering solutions to maximise plant performance.
• Liaise with external service providers to optimise the performance and reliability of automation and plant equipment.
• Clearly communicate any system changes to relevant stakeholders, ensuring proper documentation and backup plans are in place.
• Proactively address recurring site issues with innovative and practical solutions.
• Participate in the "out-of-hours" support team, handling any automation-related issues such as PLC or HMI software problems.

Essential Criteria:

• Strong understanding and experience with PLC, HMI, ASI, I/O Link, and network systems.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills, with a focus on root cause analysis.
• Comprehensive understanding of Health & Safety regulations and legal compliance.
• Supervisory experience would be desirable, with the ability to lead and guide team members.
• Flexible and willing to provide out of hours support as necessary.

What You'll Receive:

• A starting salary of circa £60,000 and an excellent comprehensive benefits package.
• Support and various training opportunities.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company sick pay, life assurance and other well-being benefits

Are you what we're looking for?

Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter, Liam Reid.

Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. We also have a referral scheme so if you know of someone who would be great for the role please get in touch.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.