Gleeson has partnered with a cutting-edge manufacturing business to recruit a proactive and technically skilled Automation & Controls Engineer.
This is a unique opportunity for an engineer passionate about automation, robotics, and control systems to play a pivotal role in maintaining and improving high-performance equipment across a fast-paced production environment.
In this hands-on role, you'll lead fault diagnosis, mentor junior technicians, and drive continuous improvement across automated systems. With exposure to advanced engineering practices and cross-functional collaboration, this position offers a clear pathway to senior engineering roles and technical leadership.
Package :
- Salary: From £50,000 + 18% Shift Bonus (OTE £59-60k)
Shift :
- 7:30 PM to 7:30 AM ( Sunday to Wednesday / Wednesday to Saturday )
Key Responsibilities:
- Actively monitor, diagnose, and repair automation and control systems to maintain high equipment uptime.
- Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on robotics, control panels, and automated systems.
- Troubleshoot complex equipment issues, escalate when necessary, and serve as a technical escalation point for junior technicians.
- Document all maintenance activities in CMMS and ticketing systems accurately and promptly.
- Mentor maintenance personnel, enhancing their skills in automation, controls, and robotics.
- Lead root cause analysis for major downtime events and drive corrective actions.
- Serve as a network-wide resource for technical issues and lead cross-site investigations.
- Collaborate with engineering teams during commissioning of new control systems.
- Audit vendor work and provide feedback on quality and SLA adherence.
- Develop and standardise preventive maintenance procedures to improve effectiveness.
Ideal Experience:
- Solid practical understanding or formal qualification in Mechatronics, Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Proven experience in automation, mechanical, or maintenance engineering within a manufacturing or production environment
- Proficient in PLC-controlled systems and automated processes, including programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and related control systems.
- Skilled in interpreting technical manuals, engineering drawings, and schematics.
- Experienced in both reactive and preventive maintenance, with a strong track record in handling second-line escalations.
- Familiar with CMMS systems and material handling technologies, including flow analysis and process monitoring.
- Confident communicator and mentor, capable of coaching junior engineers and acting as a proxy for senior automation engineers.
- Experienced in leading Root Cause Analysis and supporting Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
- Knowledge of DIQ and WMS systems is a plus.
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