Automation Engineer

CRH; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials supplier in Sheffield seeks a Maintenance Engineer to perform preventative maintenance on automation equipment and ensure optimal operation. You will monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to continuous improvement projects within a collaborative team. The role demands strong analytical skills and expertise with automation technology, including PLCs and robotics. Attractive benefits include competitive salary, flexible working, and comprehensive health plans.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Company pension scheme

Discounted products and services

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC level in an engineering discipline.
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and perform complex tests.
• Experience with robotics, such as Panasonic, OTC, Fanuc.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on automation equipment.
• Monitor system performance and make necessary adjustments.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency with automation.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to troubleshoot equipment

Experience with robots

Proficient in MS Office

Critical thinking

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

HNC level in an engineering discipline

IOSH qualification

LSS Green Belt

Tools

Mitsubishi PLCs/HMIs/Drives

Automation equipment

Job description

Country: United Kingdom
City: Sheffield
Req ID:516741
Job Type:Full Time
Workplace Type:Onsite
Seniority Level:Not Applicable

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This role will be situated in the maintenance team on the Sheffield Site with close liaison with the engineering, IT, operations & Continuous Improvement teams along with external organisations & service providers. You will performregular planned preventative maintenance on automation equipment whilst ensuring that automated systems operate reliably, consistently, and with the highest safety standards, preventing errors and breakdowns. You will also work across differentenvironments splitting your time between shop-floor work, office‑based activities and associated documentation control & record keeping. You will be able to collaborate within a close‑knit teams across the business, sharing knowledge, mentoring where appropriate, and contributing to a culture of practical, solutions‑driven engineering.

Your key activites will be

• Monitoring system performance and making necessary adjustments to ensure optimal product quality.
• Maintaining control systems and ensuring compliance with quality standards & regulations.
• Identifying opportunities to increase efficiency with automation.
• Installation & commissioning of new solutions.
• Undertake automation planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Undertakes fault diagnosis & implements corrective actions to minimise downtime, taking ownership of issues.
• Identifies the root cause of automation breakdowns and prioritises corrective actions to meet operational processing requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance and improve automation outputs in collaboration with operations stakeholders
• Identify and work up Continuous Improvement projects from conception to implementation.
• Explores and implements new ways to automate systems.
• Tests automation equipment and processes.
• Identifies & implements upgrades to the PLC & automation control systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing automation setups.
• Continuously evaluate and update automation systems for efficiency & workflow improvement.
• Modifies control circuits and program logic to facilitate efficiencies.
• Delivery of change management activities.

Knowledge & Experience

• Educated to HNC level in an engineering discipline.
• IOSH qualification
• LSS Green Belt [desirable]
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform complex system tests
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Work proactively managing time effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Critical thinking, complex problem solving, judgment and decision‑making, system analysis, adaptability and monitoring skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience with robots [such as Panasonic, OTC, Fanuc]
• Experience with Mitsubishi PLCs/HMIs/Drives

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (plus the option to buy 5 more)
• Westfield health cash plan and 24/7 GP service
• Flexible working
• Free Optical vouchers
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Discounted products and services via Westfield Rewards
• Access to Employee Assistance Programmes
• Idea scheme including reward vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme plus a bicycle storage area
• Free parking plus EV Charging Points
• And so much more!