Role: Automation & Controls EngineerShift: Monday to Friday Days (08:00 – 16:30)Salary: Circa £52,000Location: Shaftesbury
Join a Manufacturer Investing in the Future of AutomationAre 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.
- 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.
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