Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Knottingley City and Borough of Wakefield
- Date: 13 hours ago
Description:
Questech Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business for an experienced Controls / Automation Engineer.
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Shifts: Monday to Friday - Days (6:00am-2:00pm or 7:00am-3:00pm)
The Role
* Fault finding and programming of PLC-controlled machinery.
* Support and improve automated production equipment.
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs.
* Diagnose electrical and control system faults.
* Assist with continuous improvement and automation projects.
* Commission new equipment and support installation work.
* Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.
* Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime.
The Person
* Previous experience as a Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer or PLC Engineer.
* Strong PLC fault-finding experience (programming knowledge is advantageous).
* Electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent).
* Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
* Able to read and interpret electrical drawings.
* Proactive approach with excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
If you're an experienced Controls / Automation Engineer looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV