Automation Engineer

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 annum

Monday to Friday working pattern with no rotating shifts

Join a well-established and financially secure manufacturing business

Work with modern automation and control technologies

Opportunity to lead and support continuous improvement projects

Long-term career stability within a specialist engineering team

Excellent company benefits package

Free 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 systems

Diagnose faults, problem solve and develop PLC code improvements

Support the integration of new technologies within existing manufacturing systems

Work on process control, data acquisition, vision and validation systems

Read, update and maintain schematics and technical documentation

Support the design, delivery and commissioning of manufacturing projects

Drive automation and electrical obsolescence improvements

Identify opportunities to improve performance through automation and technology

Work with project teams and OEMs to support design enhancements

Develop and support preventative and autonomous maintenance programmes

Provide reactive support during breakdown situations

Ensure compliance with machine safety, health & safety and environmental standards

Maintain 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 qualification

Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment

Strong PLC fault finding and programming capabilities

Experience working with inverters, servo drives and HMI systems

Knowledge of machine safety regulations and engineering best practice

Ability to read and update electrical schematics and technical drawings

Computer literate with Microsoft Office applications

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Reliable, adaptable and proactive approach to work

Team 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.

Why work through Hales Group?

All of our Consultants are highly experienced and committed to supporting candidates throughout their job search. We treat candidates as valued customers and aim to match you with the right opportunity for your skills and career goals.

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