Resident Site Engineer – Robotics & Automation (East Midlands)

KUKA Aktiengesellschaft; Redditch; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company pension

Job summary

Swisslog is seeking a Resident Site Engineer for East Midlands Gateway to maintain automated handling systems. You'll rotate 12-hour days and nights on wrappers, conveyors, packaging equipment, pallets, and robots, ensuring safety and reliability on site.

The role is customer-facing and requires clear communication across levels. PLC knowledge, especially Siemens S7, is desirable. Join a global robotics leader and contribute to continuous improvement on site.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Happy to work at heights.
• This is a customer facing role, so you must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• An understanding of PLC systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Electrical and mechanical maintenance on automated machinery including wrappers, conveyors, packaging equipment, cranes and robots.
• Carry out servicing of automated materials handling equipment; follow quality standards.
• Record all work accurately and prioritise faults.
• Involvement in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Effective communication

Work at heights

Siemens S7 PLCs

Safety PLCs

Education

Apprentice trained in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7

Job description

Swisslog is seeking a Resident Site Engineer for East Midlands Gateway to maintain automated handling systems. You'll rotate 12-hour days and nights on wrappers, conveyors, packaging equipment, pallets, and robots, ensuring safety and reliability on site.

The role is customer-facing and requires clear communication across levels. PLC knowledge, especially Siemens S7, is desirable. Join a global robotics leader and contribute to continuous improvement on site.