Site Automation Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is looking for a Site Automation Engineer to oversee automation and electrical systems on a major manufacturing site in Warrington. The role involves developing and maintaining software for diverse systems, training personnel, and ensuring equipment efficiency and safety. Candidates should hold a relevant electrical engineering qualification and possess experience with PLC systems and automation engineering. Competitive salary of circa £59,000 plus bonus and benefits offered.

Benefits

Yearly bonus

Matched pension up to 12%

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Share-save scheme

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex process or high-speed production equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices.
• Time served as an Electrical Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Development, implementation, documentation, test, and maintenance of software for various systems.
• Training and advising Engineers and Operators as required.
• Diagnosis and troubleshooting of complex machine faults to reduce downtime.

Skills

PLC programming skills

Problem-solving

Root-cause analysis

Knowledge of servo drives

Education

Electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND level) or equivalent

Tools

PLC systems

HMI software

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 are recruiting PLC‑biased Electrical Controls Engineers for 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

• Development, implementation, documentation, test, and maintenance of software for inverter drives, programmable safety systems, PLCs, servo drives, SCADA systems and operator interface (HMI) screens.
• Training and advising Engineers and Operators as required.
• PLC alterations and improvements.
• New installations, including programming of software.
• Ensuring machines and equipment are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose.
• Collaboration across teams and participation in key improvement projects.
• Diagnosis and troubleshooting of complex machine faults to reduce downtime.
• Developing automation skills and techniques through OEM training.
• Coaching and mentoring Maintenance Engineers on control systems.
• Proactive detection, reporting, diagnostic and predictive maintenance of software and electronic issues on all equipment.
• Involvement in fault‑finding, diagnostics and implementation of permanent solutions to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.

Requirements & Qualifications

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

What We Can Offer

• Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one.
• Yearly bonus.
• Matched pension up to 12%.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy additional days) and 7 days off every four weeks on working pattern.
• Share‑save scheme and exceptional reward events.

For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon via phone or send a copy of your CV to the provided email address.

This role suits candidates with a background as an electrical maintenance engineer, PLC engineer, automation engineer or electrical engineer in a manufacturing environment.