Lead Automation Engineer

4 days ago

Manchester England United Kingdom Automation Experts Ltd Full time

Established international business who have experience high levels of success rapidly down to word of mouth are now looking to open a UK software house to support UK and EU projects. We need immediately a driven Engineer with good business sense who is also keen to hire and train their own team.


Lead Automation Engineer


PCS7 OR PlantPax - Batch Process


£55,000 - £75,000 + Performance Bonus, Paid Overtime, Site Payments


Option for car allowance post-probation


Home based - South West/West Midlands/North West


Office will be agreed on dependent on candidate location


Ref: 22345


A unique and exciting opportunity for a Lead Automation Engineer who is ready to take on the challenge of launching an established business into the UK. You will begin as the sole UK based Engineer with EU & International support, developing software for blue-chip customers in the FMCG sector.


Lead Automation Engineer - The Role:
  1. Design and program automation control system hardware and software which use Siemens DCS, PLC, HMI & SCADA
  2. Develop technical documentation for control systems which may include functional safety, FEED studies, specification documents, high level and detailed design, test documents, and operations manuals
  3. Engage with clients to understand technical needs and develop successful working relationships
  4. Carry out installation and commissioning activities
  5. Lead teams of workers, including other engineers and technicians
  6. Must be able and willing to travel and work at overseas project sites

Lead Automation Engineer - The Person:
  1. Minimum three years of experience working with industrial automation systems
  2. Experience in design and implementation of PLC Control Systems for a variety of industry sectors (Food and beverage & Personal care).
  3. Extensive knowledge of Siemens PLC's/HMI/SCADA specifically S7-300/400/1200/1500.
  4. Strong ability to program EITHER PCS7 OR PlantPax
  5. Safety systems including safety relays and safety PLCs.
  6. Experience with Profibus, ProfiNet and Modbus communication protocols
  7. Experience with building and troubleshooting LAN and WAN networks
  8. Software specification and design in accordance with IEC 61508 / IEC 6151
  9. Ability to develop technical documentation such as FDS, FAT/SAT, O&M's
  10. Good experience with whole project life cycle, from design, coding, testing, installation and on-site commissioning

We are also VERY keen to hear from candidates with contacts in the sector, with any sales and/or team management ability. For this level of applicant, a higher salary with commission/bonus scheme will be offered.


Experience of batch process automation alongside either PCS7 OR PlantPax is ESSENTIAL to be considered for this key role. You will join a €200M t/o business whose success has been down to their ability to provide turnkey solutions for their customers, winning new business on word of mouth alone.


The role will begin as a home based position, with plans for a physical office within and around either the South West, the West of the West Midlands or the North West. We are seeking an Engineer who is either already within the area, or would relocate locally in the near future. Location will be settled upon depending on where the Lead Engineer resides. You must be flexible for c20-30% international travel as projects require.


Once settled into the role, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of the recruitment and training of additional Control Engineers to build your own team. This is a highly successful and rapidly growing business.


We are very keen to talk to Engineers who have good contacts within the UK FMCG marketplace.


Performance related bonus, overseas travel allowances, paid overtime/TOIL (flex on applicant's needs) and pension are all provided. Potential for additional car allowance post-probation.


For further information call Sarah Clarke

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Lead Automation Engineer

    4 days ago

    Manchester, England, United Kingdom Automation Experts Ltd Full time

    Recruitment Specialist - Control & Automation TechnologyEstablished international business who have experienced high levels of success rapidly down to word of mouth are now looking to open a UK software house to support UK and EU projects. We need immediately a driven Engineer with good business sense who is also keen to hire and train their own team.Lead...

  • Lead Automation Engineer

    2 days ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom Automation Experts Ltd Full time

    Established international business who have experience high levels of success rapidly down to word of mouth are now looking to open a UK software house to support UK and EU projects. We need immediately a driven Engineer with good business sense who is also keen to hire and train their own team.Lead Automation EngineerPCS7 OR PlantPax - Batch Process£55,000...

  • Lead Automation Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom Automation Experts Ltd Full time

    Established international business who have experience high levels of success rapidly down to word of mouth are now looking to open a UK software house to support UK and EU projects. We need immediately a driven Engineer with good business sense who is also keen to hire and train their own team. Lead Automation EngineerPCS7 OR PlantPax - Batch Process£55 -...

  • Lead Automation Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Manchester Area, United Kingdom Automation Experts Ltd Full time

    Established international business who have experience high levels of success rapidly down to word of mouth are now looking to open a UK software house to support UK and EU projects. We need immediately a driven Engineer with good business sense who is also keen to hire and train their own team. Lead Automation EngineerPCS7 OR PlantPax - Batch Process£55 -...

  • Lead Automation Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Manchester Area, United Kingdom Automation Experts Ltd Full time

    Established international business who have experience high levels of success rapidly down to word of mouth are now looking to open a UK software house to support UK and EU projects. We need immediately a driven Engineer with good business sense who is also keen to hire and train their own team. Lead Automation EngineerPCS7 OR PlantPax - Batch Process£55 -...

  • Lead Automation Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Manchester Area, United Kingdom Automation Experts Ltd Full time

    Established international business who have experience high levels of success rapidly down to word of mouth are now looking to open a UK software house to support UK and EU projects. We need immediately a driven Engineer with good business sense who is also keen to hire and train their own team. Lead Automation Engineer PCS7 OR PlantPax - Batch Process ...

  • Lead Automation Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Automation Experts Ltd Full time

    Established international business who have experience high levels of success rapidly down to word of mouth are now looking to open a UK software house to support UK and EU projects. We need immediately a driven Engineer with good business sense who is also keen to hire and train their own team. Lead Automation EngineerPCS7 OR PlantPax - Batch Process£55 -...

  • Lead Automation Engineer

    4 days ago

    Manchester, England, United Kingdom ZipRecruiter Full time

    Job DescriptionEstablished international business who have experience high levels of success rapidly down to word of mouth are now looking to open a UK software house to support UK and EU projects. We need immediately a driven Engineer with good business sense who is also keen to hire and train their own team.Lead Automation EngineerPCS7 OR PlantPax - Batch...

  • Trainee Automation Engineer

    5 days ago

    east midlands, england, United Kingdom Automation Experts Ltd Full time

    An excellent opportunity has arisen for the position of a Trainee Automation Engineer to be part of a growing department, focused on designing and implementing solutions. Join a long established team offering training and progression for a dedicated Engineer, ideally with a maintenance background.Salary: Up to GBP37,000 + OvertimeWorking Hours: Mon - Fri...

  • Automation Engineer

    4 days ago

    Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, England, United Kingdom Automation Experts Ltd Full time

    An award-winning design and manufacturing business and world leader in packaging innovation and technology. For over a century they have provided innovative solutions to the biggest brands in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and personal care industries.A new opportunity for a multi-skilled Control Systems Engineer able to design electrical circuits and...

  • Engineering Manager

    4 days ago

    Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, England, United Kingdom Automation Experts Ltd Full time

    This world leading premium brand within their sector are seeking a Engineering Manager - Controls and Automation to join their team in Cambridgeshire.Engineering Manager - Controls & AutomationGBP50,000 - GBP60,000 + 33 Days Holiday, Pension, Health, BonusCambridgeshireRef: 24193Engineering Manager - Controls & Automation - The Role:Supervision of a small...

  • Engineering Manager

    4 days ago

    St. Ives, England, United Kingdom Automation Experts Ltd Full time

    This world leading premium brand within their sector are seeking an Engineering Manager - Controls and Automation to join their team in Cambridgeshire.Salary: £50,000- £60,000 + 33 Days Holiday, Pension, Health, BonusLocation: CambridgeshireRef: 24193Engineering Manager - Controls & Automation - The Role:Supervision of a small Engineering team with support...

  • Lead Automation Engineer

    5 days ago

    Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom ZipRecruiter Full time

    Job DescriptionLead Automation Engineer | Senior Automation Engineer | Head Automation | £65,000 - £80,000 | 2 days a week in officeI am currently working with a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the nuclear, oil & gas, renewables, and many more industries. With a global workforce focused on enhancing efficiency and...

  • Lead QA Engineer

    4 days ago

    Manchester, England, United Kingdom DGH Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Lead QA Engineer (Automation / Selenium)Hybrid, 3 days per week onsiteOur client requires a Lead QA Engineer to enhance the quality assurance processes for Workflow Analytical applications.Key Responsibilities:Lead Testing Engineer on an agile squad, mentoring other engineers.Develop sophisticated, reusable automation frameworks in Selenium.Integrate test...

  • Lead QA Engineer

    4 days ago

    Manchester, England, United Kingdom Workonblockchain Full time

    Lead QA Engineer (Automation / Selenium) Salary: 100,000 - 100,000 GBP per yearAt DGH Recruitment we are looking for a QA, Test engineer!Our tech stack:API, Bamboo, BitBucket, CI/CD, DevOps, Docker, Git, Jenkins, JMeter, Kafka, Kubernetes, NoSQL, Python, REST, SQL, Selenium, numpy, pandas, UX UI Design, TesterRequirements:We are looking for a Lead QA...

  • Lead Test Engineer

    5 days ago

    Warrington, England, United Kingdom - Full time

    Lead Test Engineer (Automation)Location: WarringtonBilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of...

  • Lead Automation Engineer

    4 days ago

    craigavon, northern ireland, United Kingdom Impact Engineering Full time

    Job DescriptionCompany DescriptionImpact Engineering Ltd is a trusted automation partner focused on business transformation, digitalization, and providing innovative automation solutions. Our mission is to maximize safety, quality, and efficiency while minimizing costs and environmental impact. We offer a range of services from consultancy to automation...

  • Lead Test Engineer

    4 days ago

    Warrington, England, United Kingdom Bilfinger Berger SE Full time

    Job ID: 64528Location: WarringtonBilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing...

  • Automation Engineer

    4 days ago

    Manchester, England, United Kingdom Atlanta Group Full time

    Join to apply for the Automation Engineer role at Atlanta GroupRole PurposeThe Automation Engineer plays a crucial role in implementing and maintaining automation solutions to improve the efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness of the software development and delivery lifecycle. This role requires a strong technical background in test automation and the...

  • Lead Engineer

    4 days ago

    , , United Kingdom TN United Kingdom Full time

    Description:Proactive, organised and experienced Lead Engineer required to coordinate the activities of various divisions in order to ensure on time within budget automation project delivery.Our client has been established for almost a quarter of a century and is recognised as market leaders in the provision of bespoke innovative materials handling and...