Role: Automation & Controls Engineer
Shift: Monday to Friday Days (08:00 - 16:30)
Salary: Circa £52,000
Location: Shaftesbury
Join a Manufacturer Investing in the Future of Automation
Are you an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer looking for a role where you can genuinely influence the direction of a manufacturing site? Do you enjoy improving processes, solving complex technical problems and delivering automation projects that make a real difference?
Yolk Recruitment are working on behalf of an established and highly respected manufacturer that continues to invest heavily in its people, facilities and automation technology. With a modern production facility, ambitious investment plans and a strong focus on continuous improvement, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of engineering within the business.
This is what you'll be doing
As an Automation & Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and developing the site's automation infrastructure while driving engineering improvements across the factory.
Responsibilities:
* Supporting and maintaining PLC, HMI, SCADA and variable speed drive systems across the site.
* Providing specialist automation support during complex plant breakdowns and electrical fault finding.
* Designing, modifying and commissioning automation and electrical control systems.
* Supporting process improvements, including electrical panel design, P&ID development and commissioning activities.
* Leading and supporting capital investment projects from concept through to completion.
* Identifying and implementing automation improvements to improve reliability, efficiency and production performance.
* Researching and introducing new technologies that support the site's long-term engineering strategy.
* Working closely with production, engineering and contractors to deliver successful projects safely and efficiently.
What you'll need to succeed
* Engineering qualification within Electrical, Automation or Controls Engineering.
* Previous experience programming and fault finding PLC, HMI and SCADA systems.
* Strong electrical fault-finding skills within an automated manufacturing environment.
* Experience delivering automation improvements and supporting capital projects.
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple departments.
* Contractor management experience would be advantageous.
And this is what you'll get in return
* Salary of circa £52,000.
* Monday to Friday days role offering an excellent work-life balance.
* 9% company pension contribution
* 28 days holiday
* Regular overtime opportunities
* Life assurance
* The opportunity to work within a modern manufacturing facility that continues to invest in automation and technology.
* A varied role combining hands-on fault finding, continuous improvement and capital projects.
* Long-term career development within a stable and growing business where engineering is genuinely valued.
Are you up to the challenge?
If you're an Automation & Controls Engineer looking for a fresh challenge and would like to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and one of our specialist Engineering Consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail, including the company, culture, package and interview process.
We also operate a referral scheme, so if you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please get in touch.
Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot guarantee a response to every application. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.
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