Controls Automation Maintenance Engineer

Millbank Holdings; Fenton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance 10%

Comprehensive benefits

Disability Confident Scheme

Inclusive employer

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is recruiting a Controls Automation Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced, automated logistics operation. You’ll diagnose complex faults, lead root-cause investigations and mentor other engineers to ensure peak performance across the site.

You’ll work on Siemens PLCs, SCADA, WMS/WCS integrations and core automation networks, supporting continuous improvement while maintaining safety and compliance on site.

Qualifications

• Education to a minimum HNC level in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong PLC fault-finding and diagnostic experience.
• Experience in automated, manufacturing, production or logistics environments.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and engineering documentation, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide technical leadership and guidance.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical escalation point for automation and system performance on shift.
• Diagnose and resolve complex PLC, electrical, mechanical, electronic and network faults.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Use SCADA, WCS, WMS and data to identify trends and reliability improvements.
• Coordinate fault management between customer, Dematic and third-party providers.
• Manage PLC backups, version control, software changes and technical documentation.
• Coach and mentor engineers through fault-finding activities and support planned maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve reliability, availability, performance and throughput.

Skills

PLC fault-finding

SCADA systems

Root-cause analysis

Electrical & mechanical diagnostics

Leadership & mentoring

Education

HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Profinet/Profibus/AS-i

SCADA software

WCS/WMS systems

Job description

-Are you an accomplished Controls Automation Maintenance Engineer who has strong PLC fault finding, rectification and coding skills?
-Do you enjoy rotational shift work and want to be employed by one of the most advanced automated Material Handling organisations in the industry?
-Do you want to earn a competitive annual salary, a 10% shift allowance and full comprehensive benefits, together with good job security?
The Opportunity
Our Client; a well-recognised and respected Materials Handling company who are among the world's largest suppliers of Automated Warehouse and Materials Handling solutions are now actively seeking an experienced Controls/Automation Maintenance Engineer on a permanent basis, who will play a pivotal role in keeping a complex, fast-paced logistics operation running at peak performance in Staffordshire.
Working as part of a rotating day and night shift team, you'll act as the technical authority on shift, diagnosing complex faults, leading root-cause investigations and helping to prevent issues from recurring. This is more than a maintenance role. You ll combine hands‑on technical expertise with leadership and coaching, helping to develop the capabilities of the wider engineering team while supporting one of the most advanced automated material handling environments in the industry.
On offer to the successful applicant is £50,659.41 pa, a 10% shift allowance and full comprehensive benefits, together with good job security.
Detailed duties and responsibilities will be:
As the technical lead on shift, you'll take ownership of complex automation and controls issues while ensuring the wider engineering team has the support and guidance needed to deliver exceptional performance.

• Acting as the primary technical escalation point for automation, controls and system performance issues.
• Diagnosing and resolving complex PLC, electrical, mechanical, electronic and network-related faults.
• Leading root-cause investigations and implementing permanent corrective and preventative actions.
• Using SCADA, WCS, WMS and operational data to identify trends, recurring failures and reliability improvement opportunities.
• Coordinating technical fault management between the customer, Dematic and specialist third-party support providers.
• Managing PLC backups, version control, software changes and technical documentation.
• Coaching and mentoring engineers through complex fault-finding activities. Supporting planned maintenance activities and ensuring technical standards are maintained across the site.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives that improve reliability, availability, performance and throughput.
• Supporting site performance by prioritising faults based on operational impact and business needs.
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in accordance with company and legislative requirements.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

• Should ideally be educated to a minimum HNC level in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, although plenty of relevant experience might be considered.
• You should be an experienced Controls Automation Maintenance Engineer who has strong PLC fault-finding and diagnostic experience.
• You should have experience within automated, manufacturing, production or logistics environments.
• Should have the ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and engineering documentation, together with having excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide technical leadership and guidance is needed.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and root-cause analysis.

It s great if you also have the following:

• Siemens PLC experience.
• You should ideally have some experience of Profinet, Profibus and/or AS-i key communication protocols.
• Recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Experience working with automated warehouse or conveyor systems.
• Knowledge of SCADA, WCS or WMS platforms.

This position is available with immediate effect.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.