AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Job Title:

Automation Engineer

Location:

Bodmin

Salary:

£50,000- £65,000

Shift:

Monday- Friday Days

Job Role of the Automation Engineer

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a modern, high-tech food manufacturing site. The company has heavily invested in advanced automation, PLC-controlled production lines, and robotics, making it an excellent workplace for engineers seeking career development, technical growth, and future leadership opportunities.

You will be responsible for maintaining, fault-finding, and improving automated production systems, ensuring maximum reliability, efficiency, and compliance with food manufacturing standards. You will work closely with engineering, production, and continuous improvement teams to deliver robust automation solutions and drive plant performance.

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

PLC fault-finding, modify and programme - Siemens and Allen Bradley 

Electrical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.

Hands-on experience with reactive, preventative, and breakdown maintenance in fast-paced environments

Sector

Factory  Automation

Requirements for the Automation Engineer

Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Experience with PLCs, HMI, and SCADA systems

Recognised electrical or automation engineering qualification

Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment

Desirable Requirements for the Automation Engineer

Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG environments

Experience working with robotics and industrial networks

Previous experience as an Automation or Maintenance Engineer in the UK

The Automation Engineer will benefit from:

Working for a market-leading, high-tech manufacturing business

Competitive salary and benefits package (pension, life insurance, gym access)

Ongoing training and development in automation and advanced systems

Excellent career progression opportunities

Application

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details, contact Eyleesha Bhatti at Pioneer Selection.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply - please see our website for further details