Automation Engineer

OverviewAutomation Engineer - Deeside / Chester Area - Days - Electrical/Controls/PLCs. Salary: £50-56k + quarterly bonus scheme + 10% employer pension contribution + private medical. Package ~£57-68k with salary review in 2026.ResponsibilitiesKnowledge of PLCs, controls and automation. While the Automation Engineer won’t be programming PLCs, knowledge of how they work and how they are coded is a key element of the role.Lead a small team including an Electrical Supervisor and two Electrical Technicians.Role primarily office based (about 75%) with shopfloor activity (about 25%).Receive regular specialist training on current and emerging technologies.Note: Monthly payment for approx 170 hours annualised hours (equivalent to around 3-4 hours of overtime per week).QualificationsMinimum qualification of HNC in an Electrical discipline; ideally time served with hands-on experience/background.Knowledge of variable speed drives (ideal).Hydraulics and pneumatics experience (desirable, not essential).Open to candidates seeking Chartered status; will be supported by the business.Benefits and TermsBonus scheme (not guaranteed) and historically paid around 5% of base salary.Annual salary review.10% employer pension contribution.Private medical insurance.25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.Location: Deeside / Chester area with easy commutes from Deeside, Chester, Wrexham, Ellesmere Port, Broughton, Liverpool, Northwich, Runcorn, Widnes and Warrington. #J-18808-Ljbffr