Automation Engineer

Hunter Selection; Bromyard; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£60k salary

Mon-Fri days

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Collaborative environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hunter Selection is recruiting an Automation Engineer for a well‑established UK manufacturing business. You will maintain and improve automated production systems to maximise reliability, efficiency and site performance, reporting into the Engineering team.

Salary £60,000, Monday–Friday days, with a supportive, collaborative environment and real career development opportunities. Requirements include HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics, plus strong PLC programming and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics.
• Experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting (Siemens/Allen‑Bradley).
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise automated production equipment.
• Program, modify, and support PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support new equipment installations and automation projects.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance productivity and performance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA systems

Troubleshooting

Education

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

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

SCADA software

Job description

Automation Engineer

Salary: £60,000

Hours: Monday to Friday (Days)

Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays | Excellent Working Environment | Career Development Opportunities

Our client is a well-established manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. They are investing in their engineering capabilities and are looking for an Automation Engineer to support ongoing growth and operational excellence.

Reporting into the Engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving automated production systems, ensuring maximum equipment reliability, efficiency, and performance across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, fault-find, and optimise automated production equipment.
• Program, modify, and support PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
• Support new equipment installations, commissioning, and automation projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and performance.

Requirements

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, food & beverage, recycling, or a similar industrial environment.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar).
• Experience working with HMI and SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical control systems, drives, sensors, and instrumentation.

What's on Offer?

• £60,000 Salary
• Monday-Friday Days Role
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Supportive and Collaborative Working Environment
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing manufacturing business

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.