Automation Engineer

yolk recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a manufacturing team in Gloucester. The role involves designing, programming, and maintaining PLC-based control systems as well as developing HMI and configuring SCADA systems. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in electrical engineering or a related field, alongside hands-on PLC programming experience. The position offers a competitive salary up to £70,000 along with excellent pension and holiday benefits, as well as training opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Pension benefits

Training and development schemes

Flexible overtime options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing or industrial automation as an Automation Engineer.
• Strong hands-on experience with various PLC programming platforms.
• Solid understanding of industrial networks and fieldbus systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and maintain PLC-based control systems for manufacturing.
• Develop and modify HMI interfaces for better usability and safety.
• Configure SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and data acquisition.
• Troubleshoot and resolve various automation and communication issues.
• Implement and maintain industrial communication networks.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA platforms

Troubleshooting

Industrial networking

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics

Tools

WinCC

FactoryTalk

Ignition

Profinet

MODBUS

Job description

Automation Engineer

Gloucestershire
60,000 - 70,000 (DoE)
Monday - Friday, Days

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to design, develop, implement, and support industrial automation systems within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will work with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, ensuring reliable, efficient, and safe operation of automated production equipment. As an Automation Engineer, this role involves hands‑on troubleshooting, software development, and the integration of industrial networks such as PROFIBUS and related fieldbus and industrial Ethernet systems.

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

• Design, program, test, and maintain PLC‑based control systems for manufacturing processes and equipment
• Develop and modify HMI interfaces to improve usability, safety, and operator efficiency
• Configure, deploy, and support SCADA systems for real‑time monitoring, data acquisition, and reporting
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation, electrical, software, and communication issues to minimize downtime
• Implement and maintain industrial communication networks (e.g. PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, Modbus)
• Integrate automation systems with manufacturing equipment, sensors, drives, robots, and safety systems
• Perform system commissioning, validation, and documentation for new and existing production lines
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, IT, and engineering teams to improve system performance and reliability

What we’ll need from you:

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related discipline (e.g. NVQ Level 3, BTEC, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
• Proven experience working in a manufacturing or industrial automation environment as an Automation Engineer or similar job role
• Strong hands‑on experience with PLC programming (e.g. Siemens, Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, or similar)
• Experience developing and supporting HMI systems
• Experience with SCADA platforms (e.g. WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition, Wonderware, or similar)
• Solid understanding of industrial networks and fieldbus systems, including PROFIBUS

What you’ll get in return:

• Salary of up to 70,000 working a Monday - Friday, days pattern.
• Excellent pension and holidays
• Overtime available with no requirements
• Training and development schemes

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 gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity 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.