Automation Engineer

The Sterling Choice

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1JG, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

£55,000 – £65,000 pa

Salary

£55,000 – £65,000 pa

Job Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full-time
Work Location: On-site
Seniority: Mid
Education: Degree
Posted: 22 Apr 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

Healthy Annual Bonus Healthcare package (cash plan/private options, digital GP) Pension with up to 7% employer match 25 days holiday + option to buy more Flexible benefits and wellbeing platform

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Salary

£55,000 – £65,000 pa

Job Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full-time
Work Location: On-site
Seniority: Mid
Education: Degree
Posted: 22 Apr 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

Healthy Annual Bonus Healthcare package (cash plan/private options, digital GP) Pension with up to 7% employer match 25 days holiday + option to buy more Flexible benefits and wellbeing platform

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Automation Engineer

On-site | Monday – Friday

The Role

Are you an Automation Engineer looking to support and improve site-wide automation systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role with strong project involvement, including a major ongoing site project.

Key Responsibilities

Lead automation and PLC support across the site

Troubleshoot faults and drive system improvements

Deliver automation projects from concept to completion

Play a key role in a major site-wide project

Work closely with engineering, production, and external suppliers

Coach and support wider teams on automation best practices

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards

Maintain accurate documentation and system records

Support continuous improvement initiatives and site performance

Qualifications & Background

HNC (or higher) in Engineering or time-served apprenticeship

Strong background in automation and control systems

Technical Skills

Siemens Step 7 (essential)

Siemens TIA Portal (essential)

Experience with other PLCs (e.g. GX Works, CX Programmer, Rockwell) desirable

Knowledge of MES, data systems, or operational technology beneficial

Experience

Proven project engineering experience (essential)

Experience working on site-based automation projects

Ability to coach and support others

Understanding of CI, maintenance, and compliance standards

What’s on Offer

Healthy Annual Bonus

Healthcare package (cash plan/private options, digital GP)

Pension with up to 7% employer match

25 days holiday + option to buy more

Flexible benefits and wellbeing platform

Want to know more, then click apply and will recieve a confidential call.

**Please note this role doesnt NOT offer sponsorship - you must have the RTW in the UK

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