Robot Service & PLC Commissioning Engineer

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A global company employing over 650 staff worldwide, specialising in the design and integration of robot automation solutions. Leaders in the automation of plastic injection moulding processes looking to expand their team with a skilled Service & Automation Engineer.

Work for this industry leader who has a fifty-year history. They have equipped more than 40,000 plastic injection moulding machines worldwide.

Robot Service &  PLC Commissioning Engineer

Work From Home – Cover UK & Ireland/Europe

Initial Basic Salary - £45k.

On completion of full training, salary will increase £52k

Great Benefits Package, Company Car & Private Fuel, Private Healthcare, Pension, Expenses, Excellent Training

Ref: 23476

Looking for a flexible team player, who can work without direct supervision, who are flexible to travel throughout the UK & Ireland Monday to Friday.

Robot Service & PLC Commissioning Engineer - The Role:

Installation, commissioning and servicing of robots and automated cells at customer sites throughout the UK and Ireland
Provide assistance both on-site and by telephone when breakdowns occur
Program and test new installations and make any necessary modifications to existing machinery
Providing on-site and off-site training for customers
Maintaining accurate communication records verbal and written

Robot Service & PLC Commissioning Engineer - The Person:

Working knowledge of Robots – programming essential
PLC Commissioning & Programming using Ladder Logic
Multi-skilled with electrical bias
HNC qualified or Apprentice trained engineer
Able to identify issues and problem solve
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Be flexible and committed to achieving objectives
Can work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Be willing and able to work without direct supervision
Able to travel throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland (Monday to Friday)

Happy to complete company training in Europe and provide support to clients on rare occasion

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This position offers a comprehensive training package and the opportunity to work on high tech robot automation equipment.

For further information, contact Sharon Hill

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