Automation Engineer

Pioneer Selection
Thornhill, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Today
£55,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£55,000 – £60,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
22 Apr 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Pension Maternity/paternity Death in service

AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Job Title – Automation Engineer

Location – Cardiff

Salary – £55,000 – £60,000 (DOE)

Shift – Monday to Friday (8:00am – 4:00pm + call-out support)

Job Role of the Automation Engineer

A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for an Automation Engineer to join a highly automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This is a standalone specialist role where you will take full ownership of all automation systems on site, making it ideal for a driven engineer looking to step into a position with real autonomy and impact.

The company has invested heavily into its production capabilities and operates across 14 production lines, supplying major retailers and global brands. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced FMCG environment where you will play a key role in improving reliability, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement across automation systems.

You will be responsible for PLC systems, robotics, vision systems, and overall control architecture, ensuring optimal performance and standardisation across site.

Sector – Factory Automation / FMCG Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Automation Engineer

Strong experience with PLC systems within a manufacturing environment

Experience ina PLC or Automation engineering position

Desirable Requirements for the Automation Engineer

Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix)

Experience supporting and fault-finding on robotics and automation systems

Strong understanding of control systems, integration, and industrial networks

Experience with Siemens, Omron, or Mitsubishi PLCs

Experience with robotics (ABB, Fanuc, Mitsubishi)

Experience with vision systems (Keyence, Thingtrax)

Experience integrating PLCs with SCADA/MES systems

Key Responsibilities

Own and maintain all PLC systems across site

Support and optimise robotics and vision systems

Lead fault finding and root cause analysis

Develop and enforce PLC programming standards

Manage backups and version control processes

Integrate systems with SCADA/MES for data and OEE reporting

Support capital projects from design through to commissioning

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and IT teams

Ensure compliance with machine safety standards

Coach and support engineers to improve automation capability

The Automation Engineer will benefit from:

Working for a market-leading FMCG manufacturing business

High level of autonomy in a specialist role

Competitive salary package (£55,000 – £60,000)

Benefits including pension, maternity/paternity, and death in service

Opportunity to work with advanced automation and robotics

Long-term stability within a well-established organisation

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