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Automation Engineer

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Automation Engineer

Salary: Up to £60,000 for an experienced Engineer
 Hours: 8am-5pm (Days)
 Benefits: Private Health Cover, 3/5 Pension, 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
 Type: Permanent
 Location: Leicester

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Automation Maintenance Engineer to join a specialist precision-engineering environment working on small, intricate machinery. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, problem-solving, and continuous learning.

You will work as part of a small, supportive team, with full training provided on the company's bespoke machinery. Adaptability and a willingness to learn are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement on precision packaging machinery (small components up to 20mm).

Work across hydraulics & pneumatics, conveyors, motors, and pumps.

Electrical work including single/3-phase systems, sensors, relays, drives, and inverters.

PLC fault finding (Siemens / Allen-Bradley).

Hands-on involvement in small technical projects and upgrades.

Support ongoing development of specialist and intricate equipment.

Work with ABB/Epson robotics depending on experience.

Experience & Skills

Time-served engineer with 5+ years of maintenance experience.

Experience in precision environments (e.g., packaging, robotics, tooling, small-scale automation).

Robotics experience (ABB/Epson) desirable.

Strong fault-finding ability across mechanical and electrical systems.

Adaptability, willingness to learn, and a proactive mindset are essential.

Why Join?

Work with unique, specialist machinery not found in standard industrial settings.

Full training tailored to your background.

Small team environment with clear progression opportunities.

Stable day shift pattern - excellent work-life balance.

Competitive package including private health cover

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