Automation Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business in Skelmersdale is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to enhance productivity in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining automation systems, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This role offers competitive compensation of £60,000 per annum with opportunities for career development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Sociable hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Automation/Controls Engineering role within FMCG or similar.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA.
• Confident in managing automation projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimise PLC and SCADA systems.
• Support delivery of automation projects and upgrades.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance overall equipment effectiveness.

Skills

PLC and SCADA systems

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Industrial networking

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

Overview

Automation Engineer - FMCG • Skelmersdale • £60,000 per annum • Days - Monday to Friday. Are you an experienced Automation Engineer looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced FMCG environment? This is your opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business in Skelmersdale, where your expertise will be key to driving efficiency, performance, and innovation across production lines.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £60,000 per annum
• Day shifts - enjoy work-life balance with sociable hours
• Involvement in a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing operation
• Career development opportunities in a supportive, forward-thinking team

The Role

As an Automation Engineer, you'll take ownership of automation systems across the site, ensuring optimal performance, minimal downtime, and continuous improvement. You'll work alongside maintenance, engineering, and production teams to identify and implement automation solutions that drive productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimise PLC and SCADA systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.)
• Support the delivery of automation projects and upgrades
• Analyse performance data and identify improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Ensure all systems comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards

About You

• Proven experience in an Automation/Controls Engineering role within FMCG, food, or a similar fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial networking
• Confident working independently and managing automation projects end-to-end
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Kieran Wall at Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details