Automation Engineer – DCS/SCADA, 4-on/4-off

TJ Morris Ltd; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounted bus service

Store discount

Employee assistance programme

Health cash plans

Cancer cover

Job summary

Home Bargains, a TJ Morris Limited company, is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for its busy distribution centre in Liverpool area. You will support operation, maintenance and optimisation of automated handling systems, ensuring high equipment availability and safety.

You’ll respond to faults, perform preventative maintenance and contribute to continuous improvement. Join a fast-paced team and lead escalation in the absence of the Shift Manager.

Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in automated FMCG environments.
• Hands-on fault finding in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of conveyors and automated handling systems.
• Experience with Siemens PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain automation and material handling systems to minimise downtime.
• Respond to faults and diagnose issues quickly.
• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Monitor system performance and identify recurring faults.
• Maintain CMMS records for maintenance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate with Shift Managers and contractors.
• Follow health and safety procedures and report hazards.
• Troubleshoot using SCADA, PLCs, and schematics.
• Interpret electrical/mechanical drawings and procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

CMMS management

Health and safety

Siemens PLCs

Automated handling

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ/City & Guilds in Electrical/Mechanical

Tools

SCADA software

Industrial networks (Profibus/AS-i)

Job description

Home Bargains, a TJ Morris Limited company, is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for its busy distribution centre in Liverpool area. You will support operation, maintenance and optimisation of automated handling systems, ensuring high equipment availability and safety.

You’ll respond to faults, perform preventative maintenance and contribute to continuous improvement. Join a fast-paced team and lead escalation in the absence of the Shift Manager.