Site Automation Engineer

Omega Resource Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering agency in the UK is recruiting a Site Automation Engineer. The role includes developing and maintaining software for control systems, troubleshooting machinery, and mentoring engineers. Candidates should have a HNC in Electrical Engineering and experience with PLC programming and electrical maintenance. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and excellent development opportunities. This role supports a rotating shift pattern, ensuring substantial time off while working in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Yearly Bonus

Matched Pension up to 12%

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualification (HNC / HND Level) required.
• Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on production equipment.
• Ability to fault find and implement program modifications on PLCs & SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, document, test, and maintain software for control systems.
• Troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime.
• Coach and mentor Maintenance Engineers on control systems.

Skills

PLC programming skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

HMI software knowledge

Electrical maintenance

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SCADA systems

Inverter drives

Servo drives

Job description

Site Automation Engineer

Warrington

Circa £59,000 + Bonus

Rotating Shift (3 Week Pattern followed by 7 off)

Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large world class manufacturing site, we have a recruitment drive for PLC biased Electrical Controls Engineers. Newly created roles!

Reporting to the Site Controls & Automation Manager, you will be responsible for automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant.

Key Responsibilities – Site Automation Engineer

• Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, test and maintenance of software, for :
• Inverter drives
• Programmable safety systems
• PLCs
• Servo drives
• SCADA system
• Operator interface (HMI) screens
• Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as required
• PLC alterations & improvements
• New installations, including programming of software
• Ensuring machines and equipment are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose
• You’ll collaborate across teams and contribute to key improvement projects, while gaining experience with a variety of control systems
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime
• Develop automation skills and techniques through OEM training
• Coach and mentor Maintenance Engineers on control systems
• Proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on all equipment
• You’ll be involved in fault‑finding, diagnostics, and implementing permanent solutions to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency

Requirements & Qualifications – Site Automation Engineer

• Must possess an electrical engineering qualification (HNC / HND Level)
• Working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software
• Experience maintaining electrical / control systems on complex process and / or high‑speed production equipment
• Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices
• Experience in PLC touch screen controls and electrical maintenance
• Problem solving and root cause analysis experience
• PLC programming skills
• Time served Electrical Engineer
• Automation / Controls apprentice with several years post qualification work experience within a manufacturing environment
• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Ability to fault find and implement program modifications on a range of PLCs & SCADA
• Knowledge of servo drives and inverters
• Experience of fault‑finding on industrial communication networks
• Experience of designing & modifying control circuits and program logic

What we can offer – Site Automation Engineer

• Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one
• Yearly Bonus
• Matched Pension up to 12%
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional plus 7 days off every 4 weeks on working pattern
• Share save scheme and exceptional reward events

For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

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Role would suit someone with a background as : an electrical maintenance engineer, PLC engineer, Automation Engineer or Electrical Engineer in a manufacturing environment

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors