Automation Engineer

The TJX Companies, Inc.; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised canteen

10% discount

Free onsite parking

Job summary

TJX Europe in Wakefield is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our distribution centre team. You will help run and maintain automated systems, ensuring equipment runs smoothly and downtime is minimized across shifts.

This role offers a 39-hour week, a fixed three-week rota, and opportunities for overtime in a fast-paced environment. You'll work with a proactive team, develop skills in PLC/IBUS networks, and contribute to continuous improvement across our operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role and environment.
• NVQ Level 3 or higher in electrical/mechanical subject.
• PLC and network knowledge preferred.
• ASI/IBUS networking knowledge.
• Ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings/manuals.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Proactive fault finding with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain all automated systems and equipment.
• Minimise production downtime.

Skills

Experience in similar role

PLC knowledge

IBUS networking

Electrical drawings

Mechanical drawings

Communication skills

Proactive fault finding

Continuous improvement

Computer literate

Education

NVQ Level 3+ in electrical/mechanical

Job description

TJX Europe

At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—TK Maxx & Homesense, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Description:

Amazing, supportive people. Fast-paced work that makes no two days the same. You’ll find all this and more when you join our TJX Distribution Team.

You may not have heard of TJX Europe, but chances are you’ve shopped in Homesense or TK Maxx; these are part of our TJX Europe family.

We’re looking for Automation Engineers to join the team at our Wakefield processing Centre.

As an Automation Engineer you will work as part of a team helping to run and maintain all our automated systems ensuring all equipment and machinery are in excellent working order and keeping production downtime to a minimum.

Required Skills

• Previous experience of working in a similar role and environment
• Recognised engineering qualification to NVQ Level 3 or higher, in an electrical and/or mechanical subject
• PLC, Network knowledge preferred.
• ASI, IBUS networking and addressing knowledge.
• Ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings/manuals.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Practical attitude with effective communication skills
• Have a proactive approach to fault finding, a commitment to continuous improvement, and personal development.
• Computer literate

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive salary
• 39 hour per week contract
• Fixed 3-week rota – so you know exactly when you will working.
• Opportunity for overtime
• No night shifts!! Shifts are either 6am – 3pm or 3pm to Midnight.
• Subsidised Canteen
• 10% company discount
• Free onsite parking

As proud as we are of our past success, it’s our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.

Address:

Grovehall Lane

Location:

EUR UK Wakefield Processing Centre