Controls Automation Maintenance Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance (10%)

Full benefits

Job summary

Millbank Holdings is seeking an experienced Controls/Automation Maintenance Engineer to keep a large, automated warehouse and materials handling operation in Staffordshire running at peak performance. You will diagnose complex faults, act as technical authority on shift and lead root-cause investigations.

Working on a rotating day/night shift, you will coach engineers, manage PLC backups and software changes, and drive improvements across safety, reliability and throughput.

Qualifications

• Strong PLC fault-finding and diagnostic experience.
• Experience in automated manufacturing/logistics environments.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical escalation point for automation and controls.
• Diagnose and resolve complex PLC, electrical, mechanical, electronic and network faults.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Use SCADA, WCS, WMS data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate fault management with customer, Dematic and third-party support.
• Manage PLC backups, version control and software changes.
• Coach engineers and support planned maintenance to maintain standards.
• Drive continuous improvement to reliability, availability and throughput.
• Ensure safety and compliance in all tasks.

Skills

PLC fault-finding

Automation maintenance

Root-cause analysis

Engineering leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Profinet/Profibus/AS-i

SCADA/WMS/WCS

Electrical schematics

Job description

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:

• 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