PLC Improvement Engineer

Zest; Banbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Banbury seeks a hands-on PLC Improvement Engineer who is passionate about problem-solving and continuous improvement. Candidates should have mechanical and electrical expertise, along with experience working with PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Mitsubishi). The ideal candidate will work Monday to Friday with flexible hours, earning between £65,000 and £70,000, in an environment that values skill development. Benefits include health schemes and a Christmas bonus.

Benefits

Medicash health and wellbeing scheme

Christmas bonus

Qualifications

• Time-served or apprenticeship-qualified multi-skilled engineer with mechanical and electrical expertise.
• Experience with PLCs, including Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Allen Bradley systems.
• Previous experience in food/FMCG or industrial manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, and PLC maintenance in line with safety, quality, and company standards.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve faults on automated and production systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation projects.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Electrical expertise

PLC troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ/BTEC or equivalent)

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

PLC Improvement Engineer - Banbury

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire (commutable from: Bicester, Brackley, Chipping Norton, Towcester, and surrounding areas)

Are you a hands‑on PLC Improvement Engineer looking to join a forward‑thinking and innovative manufacturing environment? We are seeking a technically skilled engineer who thrives in a team, enjoys problem‑solving, and has a passion for continuous improvement. This role would also suit professionals with experience as a Continuous Improvement Engineer, Controls Engineer, or Automation Engineer.

If you're looking to further develop your engineering skills and gain additional qualifications in a company that invests in its people, this could be your next move. You'll be working Monday to Friday, day shifts with flexible hours, providing a healthy work‑life balance.

Salary: £65,000‑£70,000 per year, plus:

• Medicash health and wellbeing scheme
• Christmas bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, and PLC maintenance in line with safety, quality, and company standards
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve faults on automated and production systems
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation projects
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and CMMS data
• Coordinate with engineers, production teams, and contractors to ensure timely and efficient maintenance
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards

The Ideal Candidate

• Time‑served or apprenticeship‑qualified multi‑skilled engineer with mechanical and electrical expertise
• Experience with PLCs, including Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Allen Bradley systems
• Previous experience in food/FMCG or industrial manufacturing environments
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement mindset
• Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ/BTEC or equivalent)
• Proactive, reliable, and a team player who takes ownership and initiative

This is an equal opportunity role. Hiring decisions are based solely on merit, with no discrimination on age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic.