Automation Technician

Tata Steel UK; Shire Of Manjimup; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holidays per annum

Annual Pay Review

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

10% employer contribution pension scheme

Employee discount scheme

Job summary

A leading company in the steel industry is seeking an Automation Technician to enhance production efficiency. This role involves troubleshooting, PLC programming, and collaborating with engineers to optimize manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation technology and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experienced automation specialist with a time-served apprenticeship.
• Hands-on expertise with PLC programming and fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist engineering support to manufacturing production lines.
• Respond to plant breakdowns and diagnose faults.

Skills

Problem Solving

PLC Programming

Fault Finding

Education

HNC in Electrical, Electronic, or Instrumentation

Tools

Allen Bradley Control/Compact Logix

Siemens S7 PLCs

SCADA

HMI Development

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Talent Acquisition & Development Advisor at Tata Steel UK

Location: Shotton (CH5)

We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?

At Tata Steel Colors, we’re looking for Automation Technicians to join our Engineering Department at Shotton Works, just 10 miles from Chester City Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a high-tech manufacturing environment, using your automation expertise to improve production efficiency, reduce downtime, and contribute to exciting new projects.

What you will do

As part of our succession planning strategy, you’ll play a key role in providing specialist engineering support to our manufacturing production lines. Your responsibilities will include responding to plant breakdowns, diagnosing faults, and ensuring that downtime is kept to a minimum. You’ll also design, modify, and improve plant equipment software, ensuring our automation systems are operating at peak performance.

In addition to maintaining existing systems, you’ll have the opportunity to implement PLC code, support major line improvements, and contribute to new projects. You’ll write and maintain onsite electrical procedures, conduct investigations into plant issues, and work closely with other engineers to develop innovative solutions that enhance our manufacturing processes.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with cutting-edge automation technology, and making a real impact in a fast-paced environment.

What you will need

We’re looking for an experienced automation specialist with a time-served apprenticeship and HNC or higher in Electrical, Electronic, or Instrumentation disciplines. You’ll need experience in PLC programming, fault finding, and system optimisation within a manufacturing environment.

You should have hands-on expertise with Allen Bradley Control/Compact Logix or Siemens S7 PLCs, as well as AC/DC Inverter drives. Strong problem-solving skills, the ability to read engineering drawings, and knowledge of SCADA, HMI development, and industrial communication protocols will be beneficial.

If you enjoy working with cutting-edge automation technology and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to make a difference?

For more information or for an informal discussion please contact: [e-mail]

What we can offer you

Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:

• A market competitive salary
• 35 days holidays per annum
• Annual Pay Review
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
• One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)

We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.

Why us?

Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.

Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.

Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045, to find out more about our journey click here.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Production, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Mining, Manufacturing, and Primary Metal Manufacturing