PLC Automation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation equipment manufacturer in Manchester seeks a PLC Automation Engineer to provide hands-on support for clients in the pharmaceuticals sector. The role involves troubleshooting and programming PLCs, with opportunities for travel and remote support. The company offers competitive pay, annual reviews, and comprehensive benefits including a company car and private healthcare.

Benefits

Annual Pay Reviews

£15K Overtime

£700pa Vacation Allowance

Company Car

Private Healthcare

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs.
• Fluent in English and hold a valid local driving license.

Responsibilities

• Support clients within the UK & Ireland.
• Perform corrective maintenance and disaster recovery on systems.
• Complete service visit reports.

Skills

PLC Troubleshooting

Programming

Communication

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix

SCADA Systems

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Job Description

PLC Automation Engineer

Do you enjoy the practical hands-on elements of automation engineering and have the desire to work on industry-leading, highly complex equipment? Ready for your calling? This specialist equipment manufacturer is searching for a well-rounded PLC Automation Engineer to join their team.

Why This Company?

This leading automation equipment manufacturer has grown 20% over the past 12 months. In line with the acquisition of new customers and market demand for their equipment, they have ambitious plans to expand their support function. Operating in rapidly expanding markets such as pharmaceuticals and recognized for offering some of the industry’s most advanced equipment, they pride themselves on their detailed attention to customer needs and dedication to the highest standards of performance and quality.

Rewards & Benefits

• £45K - £60K Basic Salary (dependent on experience)
• Annual Pay Reviews
• £15K Overtime (paid at 1.5x / 2x)
• £700pa Vacation Allowance
• Company Car (with private use allowed)
• Travel Expenses
• 4 x Death in service
• Private Healthcare
• Sick Pay
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

About The Role

As a PLC Automation Engineer, you will work from a home office and be responsible for:

• Supporting clients within the UK & Ireland.
• Spending 20-30% of your time on customer sites (pharmaceutical manufacturers across your territory) with the rest providing automation and troubleshooting support via phone and remote access.
• Corrective maintenance and disaster recovery on Rockwell ControlLogix and SCADA Systems.
• System configuration and automation upgrades and amendments.
• Operating in a methodical approach to troubleshoot electrical and automation machine failures.
• Completing service visit reports.
• Communicating effectively both internally and externally.

About You

The successful candidate will be based in the UK and possess at least 2 years' experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs such as Siemens, Rockwell, etc. Candidates must speak fluent English, hold a valid local driving license, and have the right to work. The client does not offer sponsorship. You must be comfortable with travel and nights away when needed. A degree-level education is beneficial but not essential, as is experience working in a cleanroom or sterile environment. It is essential you have a logical and methodical approach to finding faults and are comfortable with PLC troubleshooting and programming.