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Hunter Selection Limited; Bromyard; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monday-Friday days role

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Opportunity to join a growing business

Job summary

Hunter Selection Limited is seeking an Automation Engineer to maintain and improve automated production systems across a manufacturing site in England. You will ensure equipment reliability, drive efficiency, and support projects from conception through commissioning.

The role requires strong PLC programming skills, experience with HMI/SCADA, and a solid understanding of electrical control systems, drives, and sensors.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments (FMCG, packaging, food & beverage).
• Strong PLC programming and debugging skills (Siemens/Allen-Bradley or similar).
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, fault-find, and optimise automated production equipment.
• Program, modify, and support PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support new equipment installations, commissioning, and automation projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical controls

Troubleshooting

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

SCADA software

Job description

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. They are investing in their engineering capabilities and are looking for an Automation Engineer to support ongoing growth and operational excellence.

The Role

Reporting into the Engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving automated production systems, ensuring maximum equipment reliability, efficiency, and performance across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, fault-find, and optimise automated production equipment.


• Program, modify, and support PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.


• Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.


• Support new equipment installations, commissioning, and automation projects.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and performance.

Requirements

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.


• Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, food & beverage, recycling, or a similar industrial environment.


• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar).


• Experience working with HMI and SCADA systems.


• Strong understanding of electrical control systems, drives, sensors, and instrumentation.

What's on Offer?

• Monday-Friday Days Role


• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays


• Supportive and Collaborative Working Environment


• Opportunity to join a successful and growing manufacturing business

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Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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