Automation Engineer

Job Description Our client is a market global leading manufacturer of products and solutions utilised within the construction industry. With plans for multi million pound investment and a new state of the art manufacturing facility, we are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to drive the plant forward, taking manufacturing operations to the next level for production, planning, quality, H&S and overall efficiency.What's in it for you as Automation Engineer Salary of 65,000 per annumKPI Driven bonusHighly competitive holiday allowanceCompetitive pension and comprehensive employee benefits programOvertime available Hours of work Monday to Friday (8-4)Location - Alfreton (Commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Somercoates and Mansfield) Ability to develop within a Heavy Industrial market leading businessWorking towards World Class ManufacturingKey Responsibilities of Automation Engineer The leadership of a small Engineering team of around 10-15 Headcount People Management, including the motivation and mentoring of your team to effectively problem solve and develop their careers, aligning the right level of leadership to drive the site and manufacturing lines forwardImplementation and management of HSEQ standard and policyHeavy Industrial Electrical Engineering To support with the move to a new state of the art manufacturing environment in the local vicinityTo identify opportunities to further automate manufacturing processesTo monitor and execute electrical tasks through spot checks and relay relevant feedbackEssential qualifications for Automation Engineer Previous experience within a senior production/ manufacturing leadership position, e.g. Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Shift Operations Manager, Shift Production Manager, Production Lead, etc18th Edition and current BS7671 regs and knowledge of PLCs invertsLeadership and people management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve teams.Working knowledge of IEC 61508/61511Complex EX14 or working knowledge and prove Atex Responsible person requirementsThe position reports to the Site Operations Manager and provides a high level of influence and autonomy within the business, along with opportunities for both personal and career development.Electrical Maintenance including heavy Industry Plant Knowledge Head of Electrical, Electrical Project Engineer, SME Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Engineer JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-30