Automation Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturer in Cardiff seeks an Automation Engineer to join their growing automation team. Responsible for improving equipment effectiveness and maintenance systems, this role requires PLC programming expertise and offers a competitive salary based on experience. Ideal candidates will have an HNC/HND qualification or equivalent and significant engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an Automation Engineer with PLC systems.
• Experience with AC/DC inverter programming and maintenance.
• IOSH certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for CAPEX and upgrade projects.
• Overseeing site improvements and energy reduction.
• Designing, configuring, and maintaining IT communication networks.

Skills

Fault finding

Programming PLC systems

IT literacy

Education

HNC/HND qualification or equivalent

Job description

Automation Engineer

Yolk Recruitment is exclusively working with an established manufacturer that has experienced sustained growth for over 10 years. With continued investment, they are now looking to recruit a Control Systems / Automation Engineer.

The client holds over 60% market share for their product, producing over 4 million units per week. They have invested in a state-of-the-art, fully automated production facility and are building an automation team to stay at the forefront of Industry 4.0 technology.

If this day-based opportunity sounds like you, please apply and continue reading.

This is what you'll be doing

As an Automation Engineer, you will join the team as a technical leader, reporting to the Engineering Manager. You will be responsible for CAPEX and upgrade projects, working with the internal team to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Planned Preventative Maintenance systems (PPM).

Your responsibilities include overseeing site improvements, energy reduction, achieving OEE targets, and developing machinery.

Main tasks will include:

• Providing specialist engineering support to manufacturing operations, both reactive and preventative.
• Designing, configuring, installing, commissioning, and maintaining IT communication networks for new and existing systems.
• Diagnosing and resolving PLC-related plant breakdowns to ensure continuous line operation.
• Designing and modifying software for plant equipment while adhering to onsite software standards.
• Managing PLC, HMI, SCADA, and Historian software systems, including backups, fault diagnosis, updates, and documentation.
• Creating and maintaining risk assessments and operating procedures related to maintenance and automation.
• Collaborating with Production and Maintenance teams to maximize production efficiency and minimize downtime.

The experience you'll bring to the team

• Significant experience as an Automation Engineer, with skills in fault finding, interrogation, and programming PLC systems such as Siemens S7, Siemens Simatic, Allen Bradley, and Mitsubishi.
• HNC/HND qualification or equivalent (preferred).
• Experience with AC/DC inverter programming and maintenance.
• IOSH certification (advantageous).
• IT literacy.
• A clean driving license.

And this is what you'll get in return

A competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Are you what we are looking for?

Please contact our engineering specialist, Andy Jones, to discuss this opportunity further.

Apply with a CV and cover letter explaining why you're suitable for the role. We also have a referral scheme—if you know someone who would be perfect, please get in touch.

*Please note: due to high application volumes, we cannot guarantee feedback to all candidates. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful. Keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.*