Automation Engineer (NAWI) – Warehouse Systems

Hilton Foods; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Free on-site parking

Subsidised canteen

Job summary

Hilton Foods in Huntingdon is seeking a dedicated NAWI (Automation) Engineer to support and optimise our automated warehouse systems. You will lead maintenance, diagnostics, and improvements to ensure safe, efficient operations and strong collaboration with production and logistics teams.

Ideal candidates will have an electrical apprenticeship to ONC/HNC level, hands-on PLC experience, and a proven track record in automated environments, preferably within food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship to ONC/HNC level or equivalent.
• Strong electrical bias with proven experience in control systems (PLCs, relays, safety circuits).
• Good mechanical knowledge.
• Experience in automated environments (essential).
• Experience in food manufacturing environments (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out remedial actions to required engineering standards
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on all automated systems
• Propose and implement equipment improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency
• Attend PIT meetings to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in collaboration with production and logistics teams
• Complete accurate breakdown and maintenance reports
• Ensure correct booking outof spare parts from stores
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Contribute to special engineering and improvement projects
• Provide technical support and guidance to warehouse operatives
• Work with contractors as required
• Comply with hygiene, health & safety, and company policies

Skills

Electrical apprenticeship

PLC control systems

Mechanical knowledge

Automated environments

Food manufacturing experience

Education

ONC/HNC level

Job description

Hilton Foods in Huntingdon is seeking a dedicated NAWI (Automation) Engineer to support and optimise our automated warehouse systems. You will lead maintenance, diagnostics, and improvements to ensure safe, efficient operations and strong collaboration with production and logistics teams.

Ideal candidates will have an electrical apprenticeship to ONC/HNC level, hands-on PLC experience, and a proven track record in automated environments, preferably within food manufacturing.