Automation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Automation Engineer - Herefordshire

£50,000 - £60,000

Perm Nights, Sunday - Thursday

This Dynamic Manufacturer is a leading player in their respective sector and is looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team, dedicated to excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a distinguished manufacturer who focuses on internal promotions and career development. If you meet the requirements and are interested in this role, please apply now.

As an Automation Engineer, what you'll be doing:

1. Identifying failure modes of plant equipment and returning the equipment to operation safely and in a reasonable timescale.
2. Overseeing machine upgrades/electrical projects.
3. Ensuring the site operates on a stable, reliable automation platform, and that appropriate procedures and training are in place to manage potential failures.
4. Providing advanced support to the engineering team in diagnosing and troubleshooting complex automation issues.
5. Collaborating with engineering teams to monitor operational processes, identifying efficiency opportunities and offering solutions to maximize plant performance.
6. Liaising with external service providers to optimize the performance and reliability of automation and plant equipment.
7. Clearly communicating any system changes to relevant stakeholders, ensuring proper documentation and backup plans are in place.

What we need from you:

1. Apprentice trained Electrical Maintenance Engineer with experience of maintenance & breakdowns for a manufacturer.
2. A level 3 equivalent qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
3. Experience in Senior Electrical Engineer or Automation Engineer role.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to work as a team.
6. Have a flexible approach to service delivery.
7. A desire to help develop the role to best meet the requirements of the company and customers.
8. Full UK driving Licence.

What you'll get in return:

1. An enticing salary of £50,000 - £60,000
2. Great progression routes within a sizeable team
3. Overtime paid at time and a half, with plenty available
4. Great training and progression links

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of educational background, parental status, or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk, allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.