Industrial Automation Specialist

6 hours ago


Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom ADR Eng Specialists Ltd Full time

Top UK FMCG manufacturer seeks experienced Automation Engineer to join their established engineering team. This is a Monday-Friday days only role, offering a competitive £56,000 package and enhanced pension scheme.

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Automation Engineer with a minimum of 3 years industry experience and in-depth knowledge of production processes, plants, and machinery. You will contribute to our preventative maintenance plan by developing medium and long-term solutions to defects, and manage site automation equipment including PLCs, servers, and more.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Develop and implement preventative maintenance plans to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations
  2. Manage and maintain all site automation equipment, including PLCs, inverters, WinCC SCADA & HMI, and servers
  3. Perform general maintenance of management systems and ensure technical documentation is up-to-date
  4. Work closely with hardware and software vendors such as Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron, and Mitsubishi
What We Offer
  • A highly competitive salary of £56,000
  • Monday-Friday days only schedule
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance
Requirements
  1. Recognised Automation Engineering qualification (e.g., HNC/HND/ONC/OND/NVQ L3)
  2. Minimum 3 years industry experience
  3. In-depth knowledge of production processes, plants, and machinery
  4. Knowledge of rules and procedures relating to safety, quality, food safety, GMP, hygiene, and environmental protection
About Us

ADR Eng Specialists Ltd is a leading FMCG manufacturer with production facilities across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing excellent career opportunities for talented individuals like you. If you have the skills and experience required for this role, please get in touch to discuss further.



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