Automation Engineer in Milton Keynes

Energy Jobline ZR; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee-Owned Trust membership

Option to purchase additional leave

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our brand-new site for a major client. You will provide hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance, ensuring automated systems operate safely and efficiently, with a focus on conveyors and other automated equipment.

You'll work a rotating shift pattern (0600–1400 and 1400–2200) as part of a 16 x 5 x 365 operation, collaborate with Site Managers and Field Service teams, and contribute to continuous improvement and downtime reduction.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification: NVQ, BTech, C&G, HNC/ONC.
• Proven experience in logistics automation or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety standards.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality engineering support across automated systems and conveyors.
• Ensure safe and efficient operations, following Health & Safety protocols.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with the CI Manager.
• Collaborate with Site Managers and Field Service teams to solve technical challenges.
• Maintain equipment, diagnose faults, and keep downtime to a minimum.
• Maintaining and supporting electrical/mechanical systems.
• Resetting equipment errors and supporting operational performance.

Skills

Logistics automation

Maintenance

Health & Safety

Education

NVQ/BTech/C&G/HNC/ONC

Job description

Job DescriptionAre you an engineer with experience in automation? Have you worked with advanced systems like robots, cranes, conveyors, or similar cutting‑edge technology? We are looking for an Automation Engineer to join us at our brand-new site for one of our largest clients. As an Automation Engineer, where you'll play a key role in maintaining and supporting advanced automated systems. You'll provide hands‑on electrical and mechanical maintenance, ensuring equipment operates reliably, safely, and efficiently to meet the site's operational performance targets. You will work a rotating shift pattern (0600–1400 & 1400–2200), covering 16 x 5 x 365 operations, so flexibility is key.

Why join us as Automation Engineer?

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities
• Career development and technical training
• Employee-Owned Trust membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Work with industry-leading automation technology

What will you be doing as Automation Engineer

• Deliver high-quality engineering support across automated systems and conveyors.
• Ensure safe and efficient operations, following Health & Safety protocols.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives alongside the CI Manager.
• Collaborate with Site Managers and Field Service teams to solve technical challenges.
• Maintain equipment, diagnose faults, and keep downtime to a minimum.
• Maintaining and supporting electrical/mechanical systems.
• Resetting equipment errors and supporting operational performance.

What we are looking for?

• Engineering qualification: NVQ, B-Tec, C&G, HNC/ONC
• Proven experience in logistics automation, MHE, or similar engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety standards
• Full UK driving licence.