Electrical And Automation Engineer

Simply Jobsworth; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Jobsworth is seeking an Electrical & Automation Engineer to join our West Midlands team. The role covers electrical and automated systems supporting manufacturing and production operations, with hands-on duties and independent problem-solving.

You will diagnose faults, perform maintenance, read schematics, and support installations. The ideal candidate has PLC experience, fault-finding skills, and a strong focus on safety.

Qualifications

• Experience as Electrical & Automation Engineer or similar in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery and automation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance.
• Commitment to Health & Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on machinery and production equipment.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance.
• Fault-find on electrical control systems, sensors, motors, drives and associated equipment.
• Support and maintain automated machinery and production systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve machine reliability, efficiency and productivity.
• Assist with electrical modifications, installations and commissioning of equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new machinery and automation systems.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Assist with the development of preventative maintenance programmes.
• Provide technical support to production colleagues when required.
• Work with external contractors and suppliers where specialist support is required.
• Contribute ideas and initiatives to improve manufacturing processes and automation.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC control

Reading electrical drawings

Maintenance planning

Electrical safety

Job description

Electrical & Automation Engineer

Location: West Midlands

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday - Days

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

About the Company

Our client is an established and growing design, manufacturing and installation company with over 20 years of experience.

The business works on a wide variety of commercial projects, including retail developments, drive-through restaurants, petrol station forecourts, car showrooms, shops and office developments.

As part of continued growth and investment in operations, the company is looking for an experienced Electrical & Automation Engineer to join its team.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an Electrical & Automation Engineer to take responsibility for the electrical and automated systems supporting manufacturing and production operations.

Working closely with management and production teams, you will be responsible for maintaining, fault-finding, improving and developing electrical and automated equipment, helping to maximise production efficiency and minimise downtime.

The successful candidate will be hands-on, technically minded and comfortable working independently to diagnose and resolve electrical and automation issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on machinery and production equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Fault-find on electrical control systems, sensors, motors, drives and associated equipment.
• Support and maintain automated machinery and production systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve machine reliability, efficiency and productivity.
• Assist with electrical modifications, installations and commissioning of equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Investigate recurring faults and implement effective long-term solutions.
• Work closely with production and management teams to minimise equipment downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new machinery and automation systems.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with relevant electrical and Health & Safety requirements.
• Assist with the development of preventative maintenance programmes.
• Provide technical support to production colleagues when required.
• Work with external contractors and suppliers where specialist support is required.
• Contribute ideas and initiatives to improve manufacturing processes and automation.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Electrical & Automation Engineer who enjoys a hands-on engineering environment and is confident troubleshooting electrical and automated machinery.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as an Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Automation Engineer or similar.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Good understanding of electrical control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery and automation.
• Knowledge of sensors, motors, inverters/drives and control panels.
• Experience of planned preventative maintenance.
• A practical, problem-solving approach.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a small, friendly team.
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety.
• An electrical engineering q