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Technical Specialist - Automation & Controls

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 53,000 - 53,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Staffordshire

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Technical Specialist - Automation & Controls

 We are seeking an experienced multi-skilled Automation Engineer to act as the technical lead on shift for a highly automated site. You’ll manage technical faults, support operational performance, and ensure equipment availability across PLC, PC and controls-based systems.

 Key Responsibilities
  
Act as the shift point of contact for all technical faults and escalations 
Lead fault finding, root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions 
Optimise system availability using data from SCADA/EIS/WMS 
Support and guide shift technicians through training and technical leadership 
Manage PLC backups, software version control and change management 
Ensure strict compliance with Health & Safety, quality and legislative standards 
Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives 
Liaise with customers and third-party suppliers to resolve issues efficiently  
What We’re Looking For
  
Strong background in automation, PLCs, electrical/mechanical fault finding 
Experience working in critical, high-throughput operational environments 
Confident technical decision-maker with good communication skills 
Proactive, data-driven and customer-focused mindset  
What’s On Offer
  
Competitive pay and benefits 
Career development and training 
Opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical automation systems

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