Automation and Controls Technician

15 hours ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Hunter Selection Full time
Job Summary:

We are seeking an Automation and Controls Technician to join our team at Hunter Selection Limited.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing electrical assistance on fault diagnostics and breakdown repairs to automation, PLC's and control systems across all areas of manufacturing.
  • Some mechanical fault finding on breakdowns when needed.
  • PLC - electrical fault finding - Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley.
  • Project work - work closely with the control manager on continuous improvements & upgrades of the site PLC systems, automation and robotics.
  • Manage the site electrical compliance - legislation, documentation, reporting, PAT.
  • Be the site Electrical Duty Holder once trained.
  • Make sure electrical work is carried out safely, LOTO, isolation - supporting shift engineers.

Requirements:

  • Must be either an electrical biased engineer or controls technician.
  • Ideally have worked in food manufacturing or a similar fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • PLC - electrical fault finding skills.
  • Ideally HNC / HND qualified in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
  • Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualified electrically.
  • Beneificial to have 18thEdition.
  • Able to work to time sensitive breakdowns and repairs.
  • Previously have worked with automation & control systems.
  • Worked on structured PPM's - on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Must have strong electrical skills - safety, isolation, LOTO.
  • Control panels - wiring, build, installation, FAT.
  • Ideally have dealt with SCADA & Robotic Systems.
  • Knowledge of electrical compliance, legislations & standards.
  • Confident character, able to make decision on own initiative.
  • Any experience of manufacturing continuous improvement projects beneficial.
  • Willing to train and develop skills.

About the Company:

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Salary and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary of £49,000 + Regular Overtime Available. Additionally, you will receive up to 10% Match Pension + Life Assurance X4, 20 Shift Days Holiday, Discounts At Most Retailers, Medihealth Scheme, 24/7 EAP.

Estimated Salary Range: £49,000 - £60,000 per annum.



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