Automation Engineer

ISQ Recruitment Ltd; Bungay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave including Bank/HQ

Company Pension Scheme

Site performance‑related bonus

Death in Service – 2x salary

Group Income Protection

Monday to Friday working

No shift rotation

Job summary

ISQ Recruitment Ltd, near Bungay, Norfolk, seeks an Automation Engineer (PLC & Controls) to own site automation, fault finding and programming across manufacturing operations.

You will lead control system upgrades, integrate new automation and improve equipment reliability while collaborating with OEMs, production teams and engineering colleagues.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Engineering with electrical content.
• Proven automation engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong PLC fault-finding and programming skills.
• Experience with inverters, servo drives and HMIs.
• Good safety and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, fault-find and improve PLC and automation systems across site.
• Support PLC programming, control upgrades and obsolescence projects.
• Work with inverters, servo drives, HMIs and packaging equipment.
• Support integration of new automation technologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with OEMs, project teams and engineers on CI projects.
• Support planned maintenance and respond to automation breakdowns.

Skills

PLC programming

Fault finding

Automation engineering

HMI systems

Inverters & servo drives

Electrical safety

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification with Electrical content

Electrical qualification

Tools

Siemens PLC

HMI development

VFDs

SCADA systems

Job description

Automation Engineer - PLC & Controls

Sector: Manufacturing

Location: Near Bungay, Norfolk

Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent

Salary: To be discussed

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday | 08:00-16:30 | Minimum 40 hours per week

iSQ Recruitment are supporting an established global manufacturing business with their search for an experienced Automation Engineer (PLC & Controls) to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an automation-focused engineer to take ownership of the site's PLC, control systems and industrial automation, while also playing a key role in continuous improvement, equipment reliability and the introduction of new technology.

You’ll work closely with the Automation Lead, production and project teams, as well as OEMs and other engineering stakeholders, to improve the performance, reliability and capability of manufacturing equipment.

• Please note this client does not offer Visa sponsorship. Only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK and relevant experience will be considered. Due to the location, applicants must also have a full UK driving license and own vehicle.

The Role - Automation Engineer

Working as part of the Automation team, you'll be responsible for maintaining, improving and developing automation systems across the manufacturing operation.

You’ll combine hands‑on fault‑finding and maintenance with PLC programming, controls improvement, automation projects and technology integration, making this a varied role for an engineer who enjoys solving problems and improving how manufacturing equipment performs.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, fault‑find and improve PLC and automated control systems across the manufacturing site.
• Support PLC programming, control system upgrades and automation obsolescence projects.
• Work with inverters, servo drives, HMI panels and automated production/packaging equipment.
• Support the integration and commissioning of new automation and manufacturing technology.
• Identify and deliver opportunities to improve equipment reliability, performance and efficiency.
• Work with OEMs, project teams and engineering colleagues on automation and continuous improvement projects.
• Support planned preventative maintenance and respond to automation‑related breakdowns.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Company Pension Scheme
• Site performance‑related bonus
• Death in Service – 2x salary
• Group Income Protection
• Monday to Friday working
• No shift rotation

About You

• Minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification with an Electrical qualification or significant electrical content.
• Proven experience in automation engineering within a manufacturing/production environment.
• Strong PLC fault‑finding and programming experience.
• Experience with inverters, servo drives and HMI systems.
• Experience working with production equipment, manufacturing lines or packaging machinery.
• Good understanding of machine safety and electrical safety requirements.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills with a proactive, accountable approach.

Why This Role?

This is more than a traditional maintenance‑based automation position. You’ll have the opportunity to influence the development of the site’s automation strategy, modernise existing control systems and contribute to projects that directly improve manufacturing capability and performance.

If you’re an experienced Automation Engineer with strong PLC and controls experience who enjoys fault‑finding, programming and delivering automation improvements, we’d like to hear from you.