Automation Engineer - Buckinghamshire

Synergi Search & Select Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automation sector is seeking an Automation Engineer to enhance their production capabilities. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining critical production IT systems and driving initiatives for continuous improvement within a dynamic team. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

24 days holiday with the option to buy additional days

Matched pension contributions up to 6%

Life assurance at 4x your salary

Flexible benefits and employee discount platform

Career progression through targeted training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in automated process industries (Food, Brewing, Pharma, Chemical).
• Knowledge of SCADA and Siemens PLCs preferred.
• Familiarity with OEE and RMS is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot automation systems including HMI and SCADA.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production IT infrastructure.
• Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.

Skills

Hands-on experience supporting production IT and automation systems

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Proactive, team-focused mindset

Education

NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or Degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

PLC/S7

Aveva Wonderware (WW)

Job description

Automation Engineer
Location: Buckinghamshire
Shift Pattern: Panama Shift - 12-hour Days & Nights
Salary: up to £65,000

We're seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team at a highly automated, high-volume production site.You'll support critical production IT systems and lead optimisation initiatives that drive continuous improvement and performance.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Structured troubleshooting of automation systems including HMI, SCADA, and Siemens PLCs
• Preventive and proactive maintenance of production IT infrastructure (servers, drivers, networks)
• System monitoring and diagnostics to maintain uptime and performance
• Leading and participating in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives
• Delivering optimisation projects with tangible outcomes

What We're Looking For:

• NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or Degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience in automated process industries (e.g.Food, Brewing, Pharma, Chemical)
• Hands-on experience supporting production IT and automation systems
• PLC/S7 and OAS knowledge preferred
• Familiarity with Aveva Wonderware (WW), OEE, and RMS is a strong advantage
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive, team-focused mindset with a drive to share knowledge and improve systems

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary with annual pay reviews
• 24 days holiday, with the option to buy 5 additional days
• Matched pension contributions up to 6% (12% total)
• Life assurance at 4x your salary
• Flexible benefits and employee discount platform
• Career progression through targeted training and development

Working With Purpose
This is more than a role - it's an opportunity to contribute to sustainable food production and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and responsibility.

Ready to take on your next challenge in automation? Apply today and bring your expertise to a forward-thinking production environment.