Lead Automation & Maintenance Engineer | PLC, CI & Bonus

Synergi Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Pension Scheme

Overtime Available

Call-Out Allowance

Training & Development

Career Progression Opportunities

Exposure to Major Automation & Capital

Job summary

Synergi Recruitment is recruiting for a Lead Maintenance Engineer in Slough to oversee a highly automated manufacturing facility. You will lead maintenance activities, fault-find PLC-controlled equipment, and drive reliability improvements across the site.

The role involves supporting automation systems, planning maintenance and guiding the engineering team with project work and call-out on a rotating schedule. A strong background in electrical/PLC fault-finding is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Lead Maintenance Engineer or similar role.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills with PLC experience.
• Experience with automated machinery and production lines.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and reliability techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities across a highly automated manufacturing facility.
• Fault-find and repair PLC-controlled production equipment.
• Support and improve automation, controls and electrical systems.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Improve machine uptime, efficiency and OEE.
• Support engineering projects, equipment upgrades and new installations.
• Manage PLC backups and control system documentation.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the engineering team.
• Participate in the engineering call-out rota.

Skills

Lead maintenance engineering

Electrical fault-finding

PLC fault-finding

Automation systems

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Communication

Team leadership

Tools

Siemens PLCs

TIA Portal

SCADA Systems

Job description

Synergi Recruitment is recruiting for a Lead Maintenance Engineer in Slough to oversee a highly automated manufacturing facility. You will lead maintenance activities, fault-find PLC-controlled equipment, and drive reliability improvements across the site.

The role involves supporting automation systems, planning maintenance and guiding the engineering team with project work and call-out on a rotating schedule. A strong background in electrical/PLC fault-finding is essential.