Automation & Controls Engineer — Hands-On Growth Role

Pertemps Black Country Perms; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Black Country Perms is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to join its Bilston premises, offering a hands-on role with a focus on fault-finding, PLC programming and system improvements.

The position is full-time and permanent, with salary negotiable depending on experience. You will work within a manufacturing environment to support efficient operation and continuous improvement of automation systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on automation experience with production machinery.
• Strong PLC programming and fault-finding skills.
• Experience in manufacturing/production environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical fault‑finding on automated production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair faults within PLC‑controlled systems.
• Programme, modify and troubleshoot PLC systems.
• Maintain, repair and improve automated machinery and production equipment.
• Identify the root cause of recurring machinery faults and implement preventative solutions.
• Support the installation, commissioning and integration of new equipment.
• Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and maximise equipment efficiency.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all engineering work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation systems

Fault finding

Electrical troubleshooting

Job description

Pertemps Black Country Perms is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to join its Bilston premises, offering a hands-on role with a focus on fault-finding, PLC programming and system improvements.

The position is full-time and permanent, with salary negotiable depending on experience. You will work within a manufacturing environment to support efficient operation and continuous improvement of automation systems.