Automation Engineer: PLC Upgrades & Continuous Improvement

Hales Group Ltd; Beccles; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Hales Group Ltd are recruiting for an Automation Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business in Beccles, Suffolk. You will maintain and develop automated production systems to ensure safe, reliable operation and drive continuous improvement across the site.

Reporting to the Automation Lead, you will work with engineering, production and project teams to modernise PLC platforms, diagnose faults, and support the delivery of automation initiatives in a sustainable packaging environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification with an electrical bias or separate electrical qualification.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong PLC fault finding and programming capabilities.
• Experience working with inverters, servo drives and HMI systems.
• Knowledge of machine safety regulations and engineering best practice.
• Ability to read and update electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, adaptable and proactive approach to work.
• Team player with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Modernise PLC platforms and integrated control systems.
• Diagnose faults, problem solve and develop PLC code improvements.
• Support the integration of new technologies within existing manufacturing systems.
• Work on process control, data acquisition, vision and validation systems.
• Read, update and maintain schematics and technical documentation.
• Support the design, delivery and commissioning of manufacturing projects.
• Drive automation and electrical obsolescence improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance through automation and technology.
• Work with project teams and OEMs to support design enhancements.
• Develop and support preventative and autonomous maintenance programmes.
• Provide reactive support during breakdown situations.
• Ensure compliance with machine safety, health & safety and environmental standards.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in line with BRC and 6S requirements.

Skills

Plc fault-finding

Electrical bias

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification (electrical bias)

Tools

Inverters

Servo drives

HMI systems

Job description

Hales Group Ltd are recruiting for an Automation Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business in Beccles, Suffolk. You will maintain and develop automated production systems to ensure safe, reliable operation and drive continuous improvement across the site.

Reporting to the Automation Lead, you will work with engineering, production and project teams to modernise PLC platforms, diagnose faults, and support the delivery of automation initiatives in a sustainable packaging environment.