Automation Lead

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer to establish a UK operations center. You will play a key role from the start, focusing on automation solutions for clients in the FMCG sector. Key responsibilities include system design and team leadership. This home-based position may involve travel for project execution and training, with the potential to build and manage your own team as the business grows.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Overseas travel allowances

Paid overtime/TOIL

Pension scheme

Car allowance post-probation

Qualifications

• Experience with PCS7 or PlantPax is essential.
• Experience in Food, Beverage, and Personal Care sectors valued.
• Solid understanding of safety systems required.

Responsibilities

• Design and program automation control systems using Siemens DCS and PLC.
• Lead teams and manage installation and commissioning activities.
• Engage and consult with clients to understand technical needs.

Skills

Industrial automation systems

PLC Control Systems design

Siemens PLCs/HMI/SCADA

Batch process automation (PCS7 or PlantPax)

Technical documentation production

Network troubleshooting

Job description

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Established international business with a proven track record of success through word of mouth is now looking to open a UK software house to support UK and EU projects. We are seeking an immediate hire for a driven Engineer with good business sense who is also keen to hire and train their own team.

PCS7 OR PlantPax - Batch Process

Automation Business Lead

Option for car allowance post-probation

Salary is Negotiable with Experience & Bonus Structure

Options for Lower Base with Higher Bonus OR Higher Base with Lower Bonus

Bonus is Uncapped - expect to earn c£150k+

Home based - South West/West Midlands/North West

Office location will be determined based on candidate location

Ref: 22345

A unique and exciting opportunity for a Lead Automation Engineer to launch an established business into the UK market. You will start as the sole UK-based Engineer with support from EU & international teams, developing software for blue-chip customers in the FMCG sector and actively developing the business.

Automation Business Lead - Responsibilities:

1. Design and program automation control system hardware and software using Siemens DCS, PLC, HMI & SCADA
2. Develop technical documentation, including safety, FEED studies, specifications, design, testing, and operations manuals
3. Engage with clients to understand their technical needs and build strong relationships
4. Perform installation and commissioning activities
5. Lead teams of engineers and technicians
6. Travel and work at overseas project sites as needed

Automation Business Lead - Requirements:

1. Solid experience with industrial automation systems
2. Experience designing and implementing PLC Control Systems for sectors like Food, Beverage, and Personal Care
3. Extensive knowledge of Siemens PLCs/HMI/SCADA, specifically S7-300/400/1200/1500
4. Proficiency in programming PCS7 OR PlantPax for batch processes
5. Knowledge of safety systems including relays and PLCs
6. Experience with Profibus, ProfiNet, and Modbus protocols
7. Building and troubleshooting LAN/WAN networks
8. Software specification and design per IEC standards
9. Ability to produce technical documentation such as FDS, FAT/SAT, O&Ms
10. Experience across the entire project lifecycle from design to commissioning

We welcome candidates with sector contacts, sales, or team management experience. This role offers an excellent opportunity to shape and grow an established business in the UK.

Experience with batch process automation and either PCS7 or PlantPax is ESSENTIAL for consideration. You will join a €200M turnover business known for turnkey solutions and word-of-mouth success.

The position starts as a home-based role with plans for an office in the South West, West Midlands, or North West, depending on the candidate's location. Flexibility for c20-30% international travel, including travel to the EU & China for training, is required.

Once settled, you will have the opportunity to recruit and train additional Control Engineers to build your team. The business is rapidly growing and highly successful.

Benefits include performance bonuses, overseas travel allowances, paid overtime/TOIL, pension, and potential car allowance post-probation.

For more information, contact Sarah Clarke at 01902212000 or 07519122547.