Automation and Control Electrical Technician

Acorn by Synergie; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is looking for an experienced Automation & Electrical Technician to join their Process Control team. This role involves maintaining and enhancing critical automation systems to ensure operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have HNC qualifications, apprenticeship experience, and expertise in PLC systems, along with a collaborative approach to problem-solving in the industrial environment.

Qualifications

• HNC qualified or higher in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering.
• Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant field.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve faults in PLC, SCADA, and industrial control systems.
• Maintain and calibrate instrumentation and control loops.
• Support system upgrades and commissioning of automation equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA

HMI

Instrumentation

Fault diagnosis

Education

HNC in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering

Time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Automation & Electrical Technician

Salary: 40,830 (Inclusive of shift allowance) rising to 47,435 upon demonstration of site specific competencies + quarterly bonus

Are you an experienced Control & Automation Technician with expertise in PLC systems, SCADA, and industrial instrumentation?

We're looking for a skilled technician to join our Process Control team to maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance automation and control systems critical to our manufacturing operations. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a fast-paced industrial environment, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability.

What you will do:

• Diagnose and resolve faults in PLC, SCADA, and industrial control systems (Siemens S7 / Allen Bradley).
• Maintain and calibrate instrumentation, control loops, and variable speed drives.
• Support system upgrades and commissioning of automation equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational efficiency standards.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and operators to optimise performance and reliability.

What you will need:

The Automation & Control Technician will:

• Be HNC qualified or higher in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering.
• Hold a time-served apprenticeship in a relevant field.
• Have hands-on experience with PLC programming and fault-finding (Siemens S7 / Allen Bradley).
• Hold knowledge of SCADA, HMI, Profibus, and Profinet networks.

Your ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic industrial environment is essential. Experience with process control systems in heavy industry or manufacturing would be an advantage.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.