Automation Engineer

Yolk Recruitment

Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

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£60,000 – £70,000 pa

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Automation Engineer

Gloucestershire

£60,000 - £70,000 (DoE)

Monday - Friday, Days

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to design, develop, implement, and support industrial automation systems within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will work with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, ensuring reliable, efficient, and safe operation of automated production equipment. As an Automation Engineer, this role involves hands-on troubleshooting, software development, and the integration of industrial networks such as PROFIBUS and related fieldbus and industrial Ethernet systems.

As an Automation Engineer, what you'll be doing:

Design, program, test, and maintain PLC-based control systems for manufacturing processes and equipment

Develop and modify HMI interfaces to improve usability, safety, and operator efficiency

Configure, deploy, and support SCADA systems for real-time monitoring, data acquisition, and reporting

Troubleshoot and resolve automation, electrical, software, and communication issues to minimize downtime

Implement and maintain industrial communication networks (e.g. PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, Modbus)

Integrate automation systems with manufacturing equipment, sensors, drives, robots, and safety systems

Perform system commissioning, validation, and documentation for new and existing production lines

Collaborate with maintenance, production, IT, and engineering teams to improve system performance and reliabilityWhat we'll need from you:

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related discipline (e.g. NVQ Level 3, BTEC, City & Guilds, or equivalent)

Proven experience working in a manufacturing or industrial automation environment as an Automation Engineer or similar job role

Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, or similar)

Experience developing and supporting HMI systems

Experience with SCADA platforms (e.g. WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition, Wonderware, or similar)

Solid understanding of industrial networks and fieldbus systems, including PROFIBUSWhat you'll get in return:

Salary of up to £70,000 working a Monday - Friday, days pattern.

Excellent pension and holidays

Overtime available with no requirements

Training and development schemesYolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities

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