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Electrical & Automation Engineer

Job Posted: an hour ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chatham, Medway

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Electrical & Automation Engineer

Chatham, Kent

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

4 days on , 4 days off - Dayshift

Alexander Steele is partnering with a successful manufacturing business seeking an Electrical & Automation Engineer to keep a high-speed manufacturing site running smoothly—delivering effective maintenance, rapid breakdown response, and continuous improvement across automation assets.

Key Responsibilities

  * Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical & automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, drives, SCADA).

  * Diagnose, repair, and optimise PLC-controlled equipment (e.g., Siemens; exposure to Allen-Bradley/Omron beneficial) to minimise downtime.

  * Support production during shifts, ensuring on-time, in-full performance across high-speed lines (wrappers, sealers, conveyors, weighers, check-weighers, X-ray/metal detection, robotics).

  * Assist with design, programming, testing and commissioning of automation changes and small projects.

  * Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions.

  * Contribute to Capex and continuous improvement projects (installation, commissioning, optimisation).

  * Monitor system performance, recommending improvements to reliability, safety, and productivity.

  * Maintain accurate documentation & backups for PLC/HMI/robotic systems and record all maintenance activities.

  * Provide mechanical support where required as part of a multi-skilled team.

  * Use the CMMS to manage PPMs, work orders, spares, and compliance records.

  * Adhere to Health, Safety & Hygiene standards and promote best practice.

  * Share expertise by supporting and mentoring colleagues.

Skills & Experience

  * 5+ years’ electrical experience in a high-speed manufacturing/production environment

  * Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, control circuits, motors, and advanced fault-finding.

  * Hands-on with PLCs (Siemens essential; Allen-Bradley/Omron advantageous), HMIs, servo drives, SCADA.

  * NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation/Maintenance.

  * Experienced in breakdowns, PPM, routine checks, and implementing preventative measures.

  * Able to read electrical drawings/wiring diagrams; competent report writing and documentation.

  * Proficient with CMMS and Microsoft Office.

  * Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and strong safety awareness.

  * Electrical/automation bias (≈70–80%) with willingness to support mechanical tasks (≈20–30%).

  * Flexible, self-motivated, and effective working independently or within a team on rotating shifts

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