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Automation & Projects Engineer

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United Kingdom , Bradford

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Salary:

65000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

A well-established manufacturing organisation is looking to appoint an Automation & Projects Engineer to support and enhance its control systems across production operations. This role combines hands-on automation support with the delivery of smaller engineering projects, playing a key part in improving reliability, efficiency and long-term site capability.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide technical ownership of automated systems across production and packaging areas
  • Diagnose faults, update logic and enhance functionality within Siemens PLC and HMI platforms
  • Deliver small-to-medium automation and engineering projects from initial concept through to commissioning
  • Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements to equipment performance, uptime and safety
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation including system descriptions, drawings and risk assessments
  • Support compliance with health, safety and quality standards across engineering activities
  • Coordinate with external service providers and equipment suppliers when required

Requirements:

  • Formal qualification in automation, controls or electrical engineering ideally to HNC / HND level
  • Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLC programming, modification and fault diagnosis
  • Background within a production, manufacturing, or industrial environment
  • Exposure to food, beverage, pharmaceutical or FMCG manufacturing environments
  • Experience with SCADA or process control systems
  • Ability to produce or interpret electrical or mechanical CAD drawings
  • PLC and HMI development and optimisation
  • Understanding of industrial automation architectures and networking
  • Structured approach to CI
  • Confident communicator
  • Strong planning, organisation and documentation skills
What we offer:
  • bonus
  • healthcare
  • enhanced pension

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

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