Electrical Automation and Programming Technician

Astute People

York, North Yorkshire, YO1 8RS, United Kingdom

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Job Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full-time
Work Location: On-site
Seniority: Mid
Education: Degree
Posted: 14 May 2026 (Yesterday)

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Private medical Dental Car allowance 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

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Job Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full-time
Work Location: On-site
Seniority: Mid
Education: Degree
Posted: 14 May 2026 (Yesterday)

Benefits

Private medical Dental Car allowance 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

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Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with an established business who own and operate a portfolio of anaerobic digestion plants across the UK. They are looking for an experienced Electrical Automation and Programming Technician to ensure the functionality, reliability and continuous improvement of industrial automation systems.

The strategically important Electrical Automation and Programming Technician roles comes with a competitive salary, private medical and dental, car allowance and additional benefits package.

If you're an experienced Electrical Automation and Programming Technician and are looking to work for a leading business in the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Automation and Programming Technician role

Reporting to the Group Leader you will:

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve remote SCADA/PLC issues across various automation platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, WinCC, TIA Portal, etc.)

Provide real-time technical support to commissioning and field service teams during startup and maintenance

Configure and maintain industrial networks, remote access tools, and system alarms

Support retrofit projects and ensure compatibility of updated automation components

Develop, optimize, and test PLC, SCADA, HMI, and telemetry programs (e.g., Siemens S7, WinCC, C/C++, Python, Linux)

Assist in commissioning of new systems remotely or in collaboration with field technicians

Collaborate cross-functionally with field service, engineering, and sales for technical proposals and system design

Create and maintain user manuals, programming standards, and operating procedures

Document interventions, updates, and remote diagnostics using ERP/service management systems (e.g., IFS, SAP)

Conduct risk assessments related to automation systems and proposed preventive actions

Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields

Full UK Driving Licence

Personal skills

The Electrical Automation and Programming Technician role would suit someone who has:

Minimum 5+ years in automation programming, SCADA/PLC development, and remote technical support.

Proficiency in Siemens (Simatic S7, TIA Portal), Rockwell, WinCC, C, C++, Python, Linux, HMI, and Visu.

Happy to travel UK wide and also overseas

Experience with remote troubleshooting, networking, and cybersecurity for industrial automation systems.

Familiarity with industrial maintenance processes, ERP systems (IFS, MS Dynamics NAV), and technical documentation standards.

Fluent in the local language and English, another language is a plus

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Automation and Programming Technician role

Competitive salary depending on experience

Car allowance

Private medical and dental

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Additional benefits discussed at interview

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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

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