Automation Lead

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Portishead, Bristol, Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automation sector is seeking an Automation Lead to manage a skilled team and drive key projects. This role focuses on enhancing automation processes and improving production efficiency, ideal for motivated engineers looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Life Assurance

Holidays

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced in robot programming and PLC/HMI.
• Ability to design and implement automation solutions.
• Natural leadership and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver quality automation solutions.
• Evaluate and improve existing processes.
• Train and mentor team members.

Skills

Robot programming

PLC/HMI programming

3D drawing packages

Designing automation solutions

Leadership

Creative thinking

Process analysis

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Job description

Automation Lead

Didsbury

Days role, Monday to Friday

£70,000 to £75,000

Bonus, Pension, Life Assurance, Holidays, other benefits

My client, a market leader within their industry, is looking for an experienced Automation Lead to spearhead the Automation team within the business carrying projects that are key for the business in it's continued growth in the market. This role involves orchestrating a team of highly skilled Automation professionals at a leading global manufacturer. An excellent role for a motivated individual looking to further their engineering career.

Role Description

• To lead a team in delivering quality automation solutions with an agreed programme and cost framework
• Evaluation of existing manual/semi-automated processes, implementing new suggestions and strategy for improvement
• Continuous improvement of current packaging systems, ensuring team manages workload correctly
• Full control of projects involving both internal and external providers
• Modification and/or fabrication of parts to existing automation equipment for more flexibility.
• Train, mentor and develop the team where possible at all times

Skills and Qualifications

• Experienced in robot programming
• Trained in PLC/HMI programming
• Experienced with 3D drawing packages and able to read/complete technical drawings.
• Experience of designing and implementing automation solutions on a small or large scale
• Natural leadership, team leading qualities and desire to help others around them
• Creative thinking
• Ability to analyse and improve production processes
• Excellent communication skills
• Hands on approach
• Excellent trouble shooting and analytical skills

Company Information

As a business our client is a true market leader within their industry with a strong presence across the UK. With a secure portfolio of clients these roles provide a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market.

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for technically motivated engineers. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV to directly to Ben Watkins at [e-mail]

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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