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Automation Engineer Shift
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Derbyshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Gleeson has partnered with a cutting-edge manufacturing business to recruit a proactive and technically skilled Automation & Controls Engineer.
This is a unique opportunity for an engineer passionate about automation, robotics, and control systems to play a pivotal role in maintaining and improving high-performance equipment across a fast-paced production environment.
In this hands-on role, you'll lead fault diagnosis, mentor junior technicians, and drive continuous improvement across automated systems. With exposure to advanced engineering practices and cross-functional collaboration, this position offers a clear pathway to senior engineering roles and technical leadership.
Package :
Salary: From £50,000 + 18% Shift Bonus (OTE £59-60k)Shift :
7:30 PM to 7:30 AM ( Sunday to Wednesday / Wednesday to Saturday )Key Responsibilities:
Actively monitor, diagnose, and repair automation and control systems to maintain high equipment uptime.
Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on robotics, control panels, and automated systems.
Troubleshoot complex equipment issues, escalate when necessary, and serve as a technical escalation point for junior technicians.
Document all maintenance activities in CMMS and ticketing systems accurately and promptly.
Mentor maintenance personnel, enhancing their skills in automation, controls, and robotics.
Lead root cause analysis for major downtime events and drive corrective actions.
Serve as a network-wide resource for technical issues and lead cross-site investigations.
Collaborate with engineering teams during commissioning of new control systems.
Audit vendor work and provide feedback on quality and SLA adherence.
Develop and standardise preventive maintenance procedures to improve effectiveness.Ideal Experience:
Solid practical understanding or formal qualification in Mechatronics, Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
Proven experience in automation, mechanical, or maintenance engineering within a manufacturing or production environment
Proficient in PLC-controlled systems and automated processes, including programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and related control systems.
Skilled in interpreting technical manuals, engineering drawings, and schematics.
Experienced in both reactive and preventive maintenance, with a strong track record in handling second-line escalations.
Familiar with CMMS systems and material handling technologies, including flow analysis and process monitoring.
Confident communicator and mentor, capable of coaching junior engineers and acting as a proxy for senior automation engineers.
Experienced in leading Root Cause Analysis and supporting Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
Knowledge of DIQ and WMS systems is a plus.At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
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