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Maintenance Engineer (Automation/PLC)
Job summary
A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer (Automation/PLC) to join a team in Cheltenham, England. The role includes the installation and commissioning of machinery, providing breakdown support, and may involve travel within the UK, Ireland, and North America. Candidates should have experience in automation machinery and PLC programming, and hold a valid UK driving license. The position offers a salary between £45,000 and £55,000, plus benefits including a company vehicle and training.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in automation machinery and industrial control systems.
- Able to interpret engineering drawings; electrical understanding is essential.
- Full UK driving licence and UK/EU passport holder required.
Responsibilities
- Install control panels and lead onsite build of machines.
- Commission machinery and provide breakdown support.
- Report on commissioning and services to the Director.
Skills
Education
Maintenance Engineer (Automation/PLC) – Cheltenham, Gloucestershire – Salary 45,000‑55,000 plus bonus, company vehicle, training, overtime.
A senior Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) responsible for electrical installation, machinery commissioning, post‑purchase servicing, and breakdown support both in‑house and on customers’ sites. Work local 30 % and travel the UK, Ireland and North America 70 %.
- Install control panels and lead onsite build of machines and automation systems.
- Commission machinery, electrical installation, and post‑purchase servicing.
- Provide breakdown support and service of bespoke automated machinery.
- Report to the Director on commissioning and services.
- Able to interpret engineering drawings – electrical a must, mechanical a plus.
- Experience in automation machinery, industrial control systems, PLC programming.
- Experience working with pneumatic systems and valves.
- Full UK driving licence (≤ 3 penalty points).
- UK/EU passport holder – entry to the USA via ESTA essential.
- Commutable to Cheltenham.
Company vehicle, training, overtime, progression to senior engineer roles, generous allowances and hotel accommodation for travel.
Industrial / Automation / Control system / Conveyor background; Machinery / Automation / Control system experience.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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