Automation & Projects Engineer

A well-established manufacturing organisation is looking to appoint an Automation & Projects Engineer to support and enhance its control systems across production operations. This role combines hands‑on automation support with the delivery of smaller engineering projects, playing a key part in improving reliability, efficiency and long‑term site capability.

• Provide technical ownership of automated systems across production and packaging areas
• Diagnose faults, update logic and enhance functionality within Siemens PLC and HMI platforms
• Deliver small-to‑medium automation and engineering projects from initial concept through to commissioning
• Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements to equipment performance, uptime and safety
• Produce and maintain technical documentation including system descriptions, drawings and risk assessments
• Support compliance with health, safety and quality standards across engineering activities
• Coordinate with external service providers and equipment suppliers when required

• Formal qualification in automation, controls or electrical engineering ideally to HNC / HND level
• Strong hands‑on experience with Siemens PLC programming, modification and fault diagnosis
• Background within a production, manufacturing, or industrial environment
• Exposure to food, beverage, pharmaceutical or FMCG manufacturing environments
• Experience with SCADA or process control systems
• Ability to produce or interpret electrical or mechanical CAD drawings

• PLC and HMI development and optimisation
• Understanding of industrial automation architectures and networking
• Structured approach to CI
• Confident communicator
• Strong planning, organisation and documentation skills

Please reach out to Josh Manby on (phone number removed) or (url removed) for further information.