Automation Technician

A1 PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT LIMITED; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Basildon is seeking an experienced Automation Technician to join their Electrical and Automation Department. This hands-on role involves designing and programming control systems for advanced filling and packaging lines. Candidates should have a formal Electrical Engineering qualification and strong PLC programming skills. Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Full training on specialist machinery

Pension scheme

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Electrical Engineering, such as an apprenticeship.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and electrical control systems.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or understanding of explosive atmosphere regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC-based electrical control systems.
• Configure and fault-find electrical control systems and machinery.
• Commission and service machinery at customer sites.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical drawings interpretation

Control panel design

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Formal Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

SCADA systems

Safety configurable relay systems

Job description

Overview

Automation Technician – Hands-On Engineering Role

Are you an experienced electrical engineer or automation specialist looking for a varied and challenging role? Join a dynamic team designing, building, and commissioning advanced filling and packaging lines for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

We are seeking an Automation Technician to join our Electrical and Automation Department. You will work alongside electricians and panel builders to design, program, and commission control systems both on-site and at our factory. This is a hands-on role with real responsibility, where your skills will directly impact the performance and reliability of sophisticated machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design PLC-based electrical control systems from specifications
• Program PLCs, touchscreens, and safety configurable relay systems
• Configure remote I/O, servo motors, and inverter drives
• Integrate ancillary equipment, such as vision systems, into production lines
• Fault-find electrical control systems, PLCs, and hardwired systems
• Commission, support, and service machinery at customer sites (some travel required)

What we’re looking for

• Formal Electrical Engineering qualification (e.g., apprenticeship)
• Strong knowledge of electrical drawings, control panel design, PLC programming, and touchscreens
• Understanding of vision and SCADA systems
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or knowledge of explosive atmosphere regulations is desirable
• Practical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, safety-conscious mindset

What we offer

• Full training on our specialist machinery and equipment
• Opportunity to work on advanced production lines in a collaborative environment
• Pension scheme and generous benefits package
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

If you are passionate about automation, electrical engineering, and working with cutting-edge technology, this is the role for you. Take your career to the next level with a team that values innovation, skill, and dedication.