Automation Engineer - Buckinghamshire

Synergi Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Automation Engineer for a high-volume production site in Buckinghamshire. You will support crucial automation systems, lead proactive maintenance, and drive Continuous Improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has relevant engineering qualifications and hands-on experience in automated industries like Food or Pharma. With competitive salary and benefits, this role offers a chance to contribute to sustainable production.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

24 days holiday plus options

Matched pension contributions

Life assurance at 4x salary

Flexible benefits platform

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in automated process industries, such as Food and Pharma.
• Hands-on experience with production IT and automation systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot automation systems, including HMI and SCADA.
• Conduct preventive and proactive maintenance.
• Monitor and diagnose systems for performance.

Skills

Automation systems troubleshooting

Maintenance of IT infrastructure

System monitoring and diagnostics

Continuous Improvement initiatives

Outcome-driven project delivery

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in engineering

Tools

PLC/S7

Aveva Wonderware

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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.