About this role
Automation Engineer Beccles, Suffolk £44,060.32+ per annum - plus excellent company benefits Full Time | Permanent Monday to Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm (30-minute lunch break)
Hales Group are recruiting for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business in Beccles.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and developing automated manufacturing systems within a highly successful and innovative production environment focused on sustainable packaging solutions.
Why apply? Starting salary of £44,060.32 per annumMonday to Friday working pattern with no rotating shiftsJoin a well-established and financially secure manufacturing businessWork with modern automation and control technologiesOpportunity to lead and support continuous improvement projectsLong-term career stability within a specialist engineering teamExcellent company benefits packageFree on-site parking About the role Reporting to the Automation Lead, you'll be responsible for supporting all aspects of site automation, including planned maintenance, fault finding, system upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll work closely with engineering, production and project teams to ensure manufacturing equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably.
Key responsibilities Modernise PLC platforms and integrated control systemsDiagnose faults, problem solve and develop PLC code improvementsSupport the integration of new technologies within existing manufacturing systemsWork on process control, data acquisition, vision and validation systemsRead, update and maintain schematics and technical documentationSupport the design, delivery and commissioning of manufacturing projectsDrive automation and electrical obsolescence improvementsIdentify opportunities to improve performance through automation and technologyWork with project teams and OEMs to support design enhancementsDevelop and support preventative and autonomous maintenance programmesProvide reactive support during breakdown situationsEnsure compliance with machine safety, health & safety and environmental standardsMaintain high housekeeping standards in line with BRC and 6S requirements What we're looking for Minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification with an electrical bias or separate electrical qualificationExperience working within a manufacturing or production environmentStrong PLC fault finding and programming capabilitiesExperience working with inverters, servo drives and HMI systemsKnowledge of machine safety regulations and engineering best practiceAbility to read and update electrical schematics and technical drawingsComputer literate with Microsoft Office applicationsStrong communication and problem-solving skillsReliable, adaptable and proactive approach to workTeam player with a continuous improvement mindset The opportunity This role would suit an experienced Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, Electrical & Automation Engineer or PLC Engineer looking to join a business that continues to invest in technology, sustainability and operational excellence. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, supporting critical production assets while helping shape future automation projects across the site.
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