Operational Services Engineer

Actalent; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working model

Job summary

Actalent is recruiting for an Operational Services Engineer to join a globally recognised EPC leader in aluminium beverage and food can manufacturing. The role focuses on commissioning, start-up, maintenance and support of automated production equipment across customer sites, with PLC troubleshooting and automation support at the core.

You will work within an experienced engineering team, traveling across the UK and internationally, with a flexible hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Hands-on role focused on commissioning, start-up and maintenance of automated production equipment.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and fault-finding in high-speed manufacturing environments.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Multiskilled electrical and mechanical engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Commission and start up industrial automation and process equipment on customer sites
• Support installation, testing and operational acceptance activities
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, control system and PLC-related faults
• Carry out maintenance activities and warranty support work as required
• Program, modify and troubleshoot PLC systems (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley preferred)
• Work with conveyors, filters and related production equipment
• Provide technical support to customers and project teams
• Travel to customer facilities across UK and internationally as required
• Manage workload independently and deliver projects on time
• Experience with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment

Skills

Rockwell PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

PLC Troubleshooting

Automation Support

Commissioning

Electrical Fault-Finding

Mechanical Background

Education

Engineering degree or HNC/HND

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Job description

We are recruiting for an Operational Services Engineer to join a globally recognised EPC leader in the aluminium beverage and food can manufacturing industry, with over 35 years of experience delivering highly automated production facilities worldwide.

This is a hands-on role focused on the commissioning, start-up, maintenance and support of automated production equipment across customer sites. Working within a highly experienced engineering team, you will be responsible for PLC troubleshooting, fault finding, automation support and commissioning activities, ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently in high-speed manufacturing environments.

Offering a flexible hybrid working model, this opportunity provides exposure to exciting projects across the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commission and start up industrial automation and process equipment on customer sites
• Support installation, testing and operational acceptance activities
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, control system and PLC-related faults
• Carry out maintenance activities and warranty support work as required
• Programme, modify and troubleshoot PLC systems, with a preference for Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms
• Work with conveyors, filters and associated production equipment
• Provide technical support to customers and project teams
• Travel to customer facilities across the UK and internationally when required
• Manage workload independently and deliver projects to agreed timelines
• Experience working with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
• Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Experience within commissioning, maintenance, service or operational support environments
• Knowledge of industrial automation and control systems
• Ability to work autonomously in customer-facing environments
• Willingness to travel as required
• Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLC experience
• Experience programming or supporting conveyor systems
• HNC, HND or Degree in an Engineering discipline
• Multi-skilled electrical and mechanical engineering background