Technical Maintenance & Automation Engineer

Zest; Wytham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in the UK is seeking a Technical Maintenance & Automation Engineer to ensure complex plant and automation systems run at peak performance. The ideal candidate will have strong PLC programming skills, at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing, and a hands-on, solution-focused approach. This role also offers competitive salary up to £70,000 and a flexible working schedule.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for continuous improvement projects

Qualifications

• Strong PLC programming and fault-finding skills across Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Mitsubishi systems.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in industrial or FMCG manufacturing environments.
• Reliable and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electromechanical systems, PLCs, drives, motors, sensors, pneumatics.
• Lead fault-finding and repairs to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Plan, execute, and improve preventative maintenance schedules.

Skills

PLC programming

Fault finding

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Hands-on problem solving

Education

Apprentice-trained or time-served in electrical and mechanical engineering

Tools

CMMS systems

MS Office

Job description

Technical Maintenance & Automation Engineer - Oxfordshire

Salary: Up to £70,000 | Hours: Mon‑Fri, days (flexible)

We're looking for a highly skilled Technical Maintenance & Automation Engineer to join a busy production site. You'll be responsible for keeping complex plant and automation systems running at peak performance, troubleshooting faults, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electromechanical systems, PLCs (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, Mitsubishi), drives, motors, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, and packaging machinery.
• Lead fault‑finding and repairs to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Plan, execute, and improve preventative maintenance schedules.
• Support small automation and process improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate records in CMMS and ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with operations, contractors, and engineering colleagues to deliver technical solutions.

What we're looking for

• Apprentice‑trained or time‑served in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Strong PLC programming and fault‑finding skills across Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, and Mitsubishi systems.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in industrial or FMCG manufacturing environments.
• Hands‑on, solution‑focused, reliable, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Proficient in MS Office and CMMS systems.

Why this role?

• Highly technical, challenging environment with real responsibility.
• Competitive salary up to £70k.
• Mon‑Fri day shifts with flexibility.
• Opportunities to drive continuous improvement and automation projects.