Automation / PLC Engineer

Automation Engineer / PLC Programmer £50,000 - £55,000 + Company Car + Package Head Office based in Leicester with travel required to customer sites and overnight stays (once or twice a month on average) Monday to Friday – office hours (8am to 4pm) Join a rapidly growing company, established in 2023, dedicated to advancing automation solutions for leading blue-chip manufacturing clients. With a solid order book and exciting partnerships with industry giants, we offer a skilled Automation Engineer / PLC Programmer the chance to grow alongside us, focusing on designing, installing, and maintaining control systems across diverse applications, with a clear path for career progression. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop control systems tailored for automated processes, ensuring efficiency and reliability. Write, test, and maintain PLC software using industry-standard programming languages (e.g., ladder logic, structured text). Utilise AutoCAD for designing control panel layouts and electrical schematics. Oversee the installation and commissioning of control panels and PLC systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. Perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting of existing control systems, identifying and resolving issues effectively. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and project reports. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are met and aligned with company standards. Qualifications: Time Served / City and Guilds Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or a related field. TUV or CMSE qualification would be highly advantageous. Proven experience in PLC programming and control system design, with hands-on experience in installation and maintenance. Proficiency in AutoCAD for designing electrical schematics and control panel layouts. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with various stakeholders. Desirable Skills: Familiarity with Siemens, Schneider and Allen Bradley PLCs. Experience with combustion / burner controls. Experience in industries such as manufacturing, food processing, or energy. Experience with Combined Heat and Power  Are you interested in this position? Please apply via this website or contact Josh Whitmore at Your Recruiters for more information. Josh is managing this vacancy in his capacity as a Recruitment Consultant. He is an apprentice trained Engineer with over 6 years Engineering recruitment experience that can discuss this role and your career at a technical level. Josh arranges interviews for this company directly with the Company Director. There is a 2-stage face to face interview process that includes technical & competency-based questions and skills test for successful candidates. All applications get a response from Your Recruiters. All candidates invited for interview receive thorough feedback from Your Recruiters