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Technical Specialist

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 56,000 - 58,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Expire in: 2 days

Job Description

Technical Specialist
Location: Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £56,000 - £58,000 (Including Shift Allowance)
We are looking for a Technical Specialist to join a highly automated warehouse and material handling
environment. This person will act as the on-site technical escalation lead, supporting complex automation and
controls issues across automated systems and conveyors. The role is hands-on and operational, focused on fault
finding, root cause analysis, system reliability, and supporting engineering teams on shift.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the lead escalation point for complex technical faults
* Diagnose and resolve PLC, controls, electrical and mechanical issues
* Support and guide shift engineers with technical expertise
* Carry out root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes
* Improve uptime, reliability and overall system performance
* Manage PLC software backups, modifications and version control
* Work closely with operations teams, customers and third-party suppliers
* Support continuous improvement activities across site
Skills & Experience Required
* Strong background in Controls / Automation Engineering
* Experience with Siemens S7 / TIA Portal PLC systems
* Knowledge of SCADA and automated systems
* Strong fault finding and troubleshooting ability
* Experience within warehouse automation, material handling, conveyors, FMCG or manufacturing automation
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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