Controls Automation Engineer - Regional Travel & Car

E3 Recruitment; Streetly; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Controls Automation Engineer based in Streetly. This days-based role offers a salary of £55,000 with an 18% bonus. Responsibilities include providing technical support across manufacturing sites, driving operational improvements, and enhancing plant reliability. Ideal candidates should have an electrical maintenance background, experience with process automation systems, and relevant engineering qualifications. The position also includes a company car and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Company Car

Pension match up to 10%

Extensive training and career development programmes

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Maintenance Engineer from either an electrical background.
• Experience in Process Automation Controls systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot & repair manufacturing plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Travel across the region to support manufacturing sites.
• Provide hands-on technical support and drive operational improvement.
• Support development of Reliability Centred Maintenance Strategy.

Skills

Troubleshooting manufacturing plant equipment

Experience with Siemens TIA

Knowledge in SCADA and HMIs

Ability to apply continuous improvement techniques

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 Engineering

City & Guilds Level 3

BTEC Level 3 in Engineering

Job description

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Controls Automation Engineer based in Streetly. This days-based role offers a salary of £55,000 with an 18% bonus. Responsibilities include providing technical support across manufacturing sites, driving operational improvements, and enhancing plant reliability. Ideal candidates should have an electrical maintenance background, experience with process automation systems, and relevant engineering qualifications. The position also includes a company car and extensive training opportunities.