Automation Application Engineer

Wren Kitchens; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training on products, systems, and sales processes

Opportunities for career progression

Job summary

Wren Kitchens is seeking an Automation Engineer based in Barton-upon-Humber to design and develop automation solutions for their manufacturing sites. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have experience with PLC programming and automation systems. Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical issues, integration of robots and automation technologies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Competitive salary range of £45,000–£55,000 per year, with opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience with PLC programming (Siemens, Schneider, Allen-Bradley).
• Good understanding of automation systems and control architecture.
• Ability to read and produce electrical drawings.
• Experience supporting automation or engineering projects.
• Knowledge of machinery safety standards and safety systems.
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong fault-finding skills.
• Experience with robots or cobots.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Knowledge of vision systems, SCADA or MES.
• Project engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support automation and electrical control systems.
• Program and optimise PLCs, HMIs, drives and industrial networks.
• Support the integration of robots and cobots.
• Assist with project delivery from concept through to commissioning.
• Produce and review electrical drawings and technical documents.
• Troubleshoot automation and electrical issues.
• Ensure systems meet machinery safety and electrical standards.
• Support continuous improvement across manufacturing.
• Ensure health and safety policies are adhered to.

Skills

PLC programming (Siemens, Schneider, Allen-Bradley)

Automation systems and control architecture

Reading and producing electrical drawings

Fault-finding skills

Experience with robots or cobots

Knowledge of vision systems, SCADA or MES

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics

Job description

About the Role

Location: Barton upon Humber, with travel to Wren manufacturing sites.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00–15:30.

Salary: £45,000–£55,000 per year.

We are looking for an Automation Engineer to support the design, development and delivery of automated manufacturing solutions across our production sites. This role involves capital projects, robotics, cobots, new production lines, factory expansions and automation improvements within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support automation and electrical control systems.
• Program and optimise PLCs, HMIs, drives and industrial networks.
• Support the integration of robots and cobots.
• Assist with project delivery from concept through to commissioning.
• Produce and review electrical drawings and technical documents.
• Troubleshoot automation and electrical issues.
• Ensure systems meet machinery safety and electrical standards.
• Support continuous improvement across manufacturing.
• Ensure health and safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to as outlined in the Integrated Management System (IMS) Responsibilities document.

About You

Key skills and experience required:

• HNC/HND or degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience with PLC programming (Siemens, Schneider, Allen‑Bradley).
• Good understanding of automation systems and control architecture.
• Ability to read and produce electrical drawings.
• Experience supporting automation or engineering projects.
• Knowledge of machinery safety standards and safety systems.
• Practical, hands‑on approach with strong fault‑finding skills.
• Experience with robots or cobots.
• Experience in high‑volume manufacturing.
• Knowledge of vision systems, SCADA or MES.
• Project engineering experience.

Benefits

We offer training on our products, systems and sales processes, and opportunities for career progression within a leading workplace.