Automation Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization in the retail industry is seeking an experienced Electrical Biased Maintenance/Automation Engineer. This role involves ensuring high standards of maintenance, monitoring site performance, and fostering strong relationships with colleagues. Candidates should possess a recognized engineering qualification and have a solid understanding of PLC and SCADA systems. Join a collaborative team that values innovation and offers opportunities for professional development in a vibrant work culture. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about efficiency, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Opportunities for Professional Development

Generous Holiday Leave

Collaborative Work Culture

Dynamic Team Environment

Qualifications

• Experienced Electrical Biased Maintenance/Automation Engineer from a warehouse/logistics background.
• Understanding of PLC and SCADA systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance to high standards and log any repairs needed.
• Monitor site performance and ensure effective operations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-Oriented

Education

Recognised Qualification in Engineering

Tools

PLC Systems

SCADA Systems

Automation Software

Programming Languages

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Our client is a highly esteemed organisation within the retail industry. They are a large organisation with a strong presence across the UK, known for their innovative approach to technology in their pursuit of providing top-notch service to their customers.

Job Description

• Completing maintenance to an excellent standard, whilst ensuring any Items that need rectifying are either immediately repaired or logged and scheduled In for revisiting.
• Operate with safety In mind at all times, dynamically risk-assessing all jobs to ensure the safety of myself and those around.
• Building effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders from all departments, ensuring strong bonds with operational colleagues and supporting them where possible.
• Monitoring performance of site to ensure that it is always operating effectively. Understand terms such as availability and performance, and utilising various means to measure these.
• Being proactive and dynamic with timekeeping, ensuring that you give the best value to the customer within working time. Actively look for ways to be supportive and continuously Improve as a business.
• Create documentation for learnings for major breakdowns/outages, using root cause analysis methods and best practice approaches.
• Support In ensuring sites maintenance budget Is adhered to, through working with a no-waste approach and repairing/testing replaced equipment for future use where possible.
• Administrative maintenance, ensuring the CMMS is up to date and truly reflective of the maintenance position on site and completing other tasks such as shift reports to a high standard.

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off 3 Banks of 3 on Days 06:00-18:00 1 Bank of 4 on nights (12 Days 4 Nights)

The Successful Applicant

An experienced Electrical Biased Maintenance/Automation Engineer, ideally from a warehouse/logistics background aswell as:

• A recognised qualification in Engineering.
• An understanding in PLC and SCADA systems is desirable
• Proficiency in automation software and programming languages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A detail-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and efficiency.
• Ability to work on your own or as part of a wider team

What's on Offer

• 4 on 4 off
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A positive and collaborative work culture that values innovation and creativity.
• Generous holiday leave and additional benefits.
• The opportunity to work with a diverse and dynamic team in Bar Hill.