Job Description
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Automation Controls Engineer with strong knowledge and experience of electrical/automation and PLC systems to join the team.
* Basic salary: £64,000 per annum, plus bonus and OT opportunities, potentially reaching an OTE of over £80,000 per annum, including pension.
About the Role
This position involves working as part of the Maintenance Team providing 'Hands-on' Electrical & PLC Technical support to both Production and other internal functions throughout the Factory.
* Key responsibilities include:
* Fault finding and modifications are vital skills for this role.
* Providing plant-wide electrical maintenance service, departmental support, and repairs on a wide range of machinery.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A recognised Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship & Qualification or equivalent UK level 3 qualification - NVQ, City and Guilds AND BTEC 3 or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering etc.
* PLC Fault finding experience is essential.
* The ability to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment undertaking PPM and TPM activities.
* A high degree of Health & Safety awareness.
* Ability to fault find, repair and provide solutions to electrical machinery problems.
Working Conditions
The working culture is friendly, encouraging the sharing of best practices while providing a platform for continuous learning and development.
Benefits
As an Automation Controls Engineer, you can expect:
* Salary circa £64,000 per annum.
* Company KPI Driven Bonus.
* OT Opportunities paid at 1.5 and 2x.
* Competitive pension match.
* Location - Basildon, Essex.
* Shift Pattern and Working hours - 4 On 4 Off days/nights.