Automation Engineer - PLC/SCADA Fault Specialist

Home Bargains; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (incl. bank hols)

Contributory pension scheme

10% store discount

Stream benefits platform

Job summary

Home Bargains is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support the automated handling systems at our Amesbury Distribution Centre. You will focus on ensuring high equipment availability, reliability and performance, responding to faults, and performing preventative maintenance.

You will escalate issues when needed and collaborate with Shift Managers, engineers, and contractors to maintain safety, quality and operational efficiency in a fast-paced, automated setting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on fault-finding and repair skills across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with automated handling systems such as conveyors or automated cranes.
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings and maintenance procedures.
• Proven background in a similar engineering role in FMCG/high-throughput environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance on automation and material handling systems to minimise downtime.
• Respond to faults quickly with accurate diagnosis and timely resolution.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to required standards.
• Monitor system performance and analyse faults to develop permanent solutions.

Skills

Hands-on fault finding

Automated handling systems

Interpret technical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ/BTEC/City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

SCADA systems

Industrial networks (Profibus/AS-i)

Job description

Home Bargains is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support the automated handling systems at our Amesbury Distribution Centre. You will focus on ensuring high equipment availability, reliability and performance, responding to faults, and performing preventative maintenance.

You will escalate issues when needed and collaborate with Shift Managers, engineers, and contractors to maintain safety, quality and operational efficiency in a fast-paced, automated setting.