Automation Engineer

CV Technical; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering firm in Hinckley is searching for an experienced Automation Engineer. This permanent role offers up to £60,000 and involves hands-on responsibilities in maintaining and improving precision packaging machinery. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive team and will engage in technical projects, requiring adaptability and problem-solving skills. Experience with ABB or Epson robotics is a plus. Competitive benefits include private health cover and generous holiday packages.

Benefits

Private Health Cover

Pension scheme (3 / 5)

20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in precision environments.
• Experience with robotics (ABB / Epson) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on packaging machinery.
• Work on hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, motors, and pumps.
• Troubleshoot PLC systems and perform electrical work.
• Engage in small technical projects and equipment upgrades.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Problem-solving

Hands-on technical work

Adaptability

Job description

Automation Engineer

Up to £60,000 for an experienced Engineer

8am-5pm (Days)

Private Health Cover, 3 / 5 Pension, 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Permanent

Leicester

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Automation Maintenance Engineer to join a specialist precision-engineering environment working on small, intricate machinery. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, problem-solving, and continuous learning.

You will work as part of a small, supportive team, with full training provided on the company's bespoke machinery. Adaptability and a willingness to learn are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement on precision packaging machinery (small components up to 20mm).
• Work across hydraulics & pneumatics, conveyors, motors, and pumps.
• Electrical work including single / 3-phase systems, sensors, relays, drives, and inverters.
• PLC fault finding (Siemens / Allen-Bradley).
• Hands-on involvement in small technical projects and upgrades.
• Support ongoing development of specialist and intricate equipment.
• Work with ABB / Epson robotics depending on experience.

Experience & Skills

• Time-served engineer with 5+ years of maintenance experience.
• Experience in precision environments (e.g., packaging, robotics, tooling, small-scale automation).
• Robotics experience (ABB / Epson) desirabl...