Automation Maintenance Engineer

Polypipe Building Services; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks an Automation Maintenance Engineer in Maidstone to provide support for automation projects and ensure seamless operations in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in automation, good communication, and problem-solving abilities, contributing to continuous improvement across systems. Diverse benefits include a contributory pension scheme, share scheme, and well-being initiatives.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement

Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme

Matched pension contributions up to 8%

Life assurance linked to pension

Free on-site parking

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Occupational health physiotherapy

Counselling services

Staff discounts on Genuit Group products

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical circuits, electronics.
• Experience with machine/automation safety requirements (e.g., IOSH).
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for automation fault finding and improvement.
• Coordinate planned maintenance of automation.
• Participate in automation project teams.

Skills

Automation fault finding

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Education

HNC in electrical, mechanical or computer engineering

Tools

IFS Maintenance system

PLC programming

HMI

Job description

Maidstone, Kent

Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years. Role Overview: This role is to provide Engineering and specialist support to repair, maintain and improve Automation, mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment in all production areas. Supporting our Automation project engineer in scoping, specifying, and delivering Automation projects and to develop automation knowledge within the existing maintenance engineering team to ensure 24-hour automation production support. Key Responsibilities: * Provide technical support for all aspects of automation fault finding and improvement. * Ensure all automation projects are embedded with the local maintenance engineering teams for seamless handover. * Collaborate with the Engineering team in relation to PLC, HMI and control system upgrades. * Coordinate planned maintenance of automation with engineering and external resources. * Identify and coordinate automation training opportunities for self and engineering maintenance team. * Liaise with the Engineering Manager, Automation Project Engineer and Engineering Team Leader to plan workload. * Support the Automation project engineer in research & development into site wide automation possibilities. * Participate in Automation project teams to achieve the agreed project outcomes. * Support the Automation project engineer in design, specification and introduction of scalable automation and control systems. * Support the Automation project engineer in automation developments within Polypipe group, external automation suppliers and wider manufacturing & warehouse operations. * Liaise with automation teams within Polypipe group to share knowledge. * Update / improve existing automation. * Maintain a high level of housekeeping within all automation areas. * Drive company values and promote an environment of continuous improvement. Skills & Requirements: * An understanding of machine / automation safety requirements (potentially IOSH or similar training, understanding of PUWER). * Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical circuits, electronics, mechanics and computers and preferably qualified to a minimum HNC level in electrical, mechanical or computer engineering * Knowledge of PLC logic and programming (potential for training). * Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex systems tests. * Ability to identify skills gaps and proactively develop own and wider team’s automation knowledge. * Good organisational and prioritisation skills. * Excellent communication skills. * knowledge of IFS Maintenance system & Good Maths and analytical skills. * Computer literate - knowledge of Excel and Word essential. Working Hours & Benefits: * Monday - Thursday, 8:00am-4:00pm & Fridays 8:00am-2:00pm * 25 days holiday entitlement * Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme * Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8% & Life assurance (linked to pension scheme membership) * Free flu vouchers & Free on-site parking * Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services * Staff discount on all Genuit Group products

Job InfoJob Title:Automation Maintenance EngineerCompany:CV-LibraryLocation:Maidstone, KentSalary:CompetitivePosted:Closes:Jul 7th 2025Sector:EngineeringContract:PermanentHours:Full Time