Automation Engineer

HRC Recruitment
Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, ML5 3EH, United Kingdom
5 days ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
1 Jun 2026 (5 days ago)

Benefits

Annual bonus Healthcare cover 4x life assurance Pension scheme 33 days holiday Retail discounts platform Ongoing training and development Supportive and collaborative working environment

Automation Engineer – Lanarkshire

We are currently recruiting for an Automation Support Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to support site automation systems, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to automation projects across the site.

The Role:

You will be responsible for providing automation support, fault finding and project delivery, while working closely with engineering teams to improve system reliability, performance, and operational efficiency.

Key Duties:

Providing reactive support for automation and control system issues

Diagnosing faults and implementing long-term solutions

Supporting and delivering automation improvement projects

Maintaining automation software, systems, and version control

Driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

Analysing performance data to improve efficiency and reliability

Supporting automation standards and site compliance activities

Coaching and mentoring engineering colleagues on automation systems

About You:

Proven automation and electrical fault-finding experience

Previous experience in an Automation Engineer or similar role

FMCG or manufacturing experience preferred

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage projects and work independently

Good IT and systems knowledge

Comfortable working within a fast-paced production environment

What's On Offer:

Competitive salary + annual bonus

Healthcare cover

4x life assurance

Pension scheme

33 days holiday

Retail discounts platform

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Interested? Get in touch with Saher Kazmi on or (phone number removed), or click the apply button below to send in your CV

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