Maintenance Engineer (Automation/PLC)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer (Automation/PLC) to join a team in Cheltenham, England. The role includes the installation and commissioning of machinery, providing breakdown support, and may involve travel within the UK, Ireland, and North America. Candidates should have experience in automation machinery and PLC programming, and hold a valid UK driving license. The position offers a salary between £45,000 and £55,000, plus benefits including a company vehicle and training.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Training

Overtime

Progression to senior roles

Generous allowances

Hotel accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience in automation machinery and industrial control systems.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings; electrical understanding is essential.
• Full UK driving licence and UK/EU passport holder required.

Responsibilities

• Install control panels and lead onsite build of machines.
• Commission machinery and provide breakdown support.
• Report on commissioning and services to the Director.

Skills

Electrical installation

Automation machinery

PLC programming

Pneumatic systems

Interpreting engineering drawings

Education

Industrial / Automation / Control system experience

Job description

Position

Maintenance Engineer (Automation/PLC) – Cheltenham, Gloucestershire – Salary 45,000‑55,000 plus bonus, company vehicle, training, overtime.

Overview

A senior Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) responsible for electrical installation, machinery commissioning, post‑purchase servicing, and breakdown support both in‑house and on customers’ sites. Work local 30 % and travel the UK, Ireland and North America 70 %.

Responsibilities

• Install control panels and lead onsite build of machines and automation systems.
• Commission machinery, electrical installation, and post‑purchase servicing.
• Provide breakdown support and service of bespoke automated machinery.
• Report to the Director on commissioning and services.

The Person

• Able to interpret engineering drawings – electrical a must, mechanical a plus.
• Experience in automation machinery, industrial control systems, PLC programming.
• Experience working with pneumatic systems and valves.
• Full UK driving licence (≤ 3 penalty points).
• UK/EU passport holder – entry to the USA via ESTA essential.
• Commutable to Cheltenham.

Benefits

Company vehicle, training, overtime, progression to senior engineer roles, generous allowances and hotel accommodation for travel.

Qualifications

Industrial / Automation / Control system / Conveyor background; Machinery / Automation / Control system experience.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.