Automation Engineer

Yolk Recruitment; Painswick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Automation Engineer in Painswick, Gloucestershire. This role involves designing, developing, and supporting industrial automation systems, focusing on PLC, HMI, and SCADA technologies. The successful candidate should have relevant qualifications, strong hands-on PLC programming experience, and the ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000, excellent benefits including pension, holidays, and training opportunities, along with a Monday to Friday work schedule.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension and holidays

Overtime available

Training and development schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in related discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial automation.
• Strong PLC programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, test, and maintain PLC-based control systems.
• Develop and modify HMI interfaces.
• Configure and support SCADA systems.
• Troubleshoot automation and software issues.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA platforms

Industrial networks knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation or related discipline

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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 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

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity

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.