Are you an experienced Automation / PLC Engineer looking for a new challenge? Are you an experienced Automation Engineer looking for a fresh challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking FMCG manufacturer in Lancaster—a company that truly prioritises sustainability and invests heavily in cutting-edge technology. If you're skilled in PLC programming and software interrogation, with hands-on experience in Siemens and Rockwell systems, we want to hear from you The ideal candidate will be proactive in troubleshooting, committed to planned maintenance, and eager to work with state-of-the-art machinery. This Monday-Friday DAYS role offers a fantastic work-life balance, making it perfect for professionals who want to excel in their career without sacrificing personal time. Roles and responsibilities of an Automation engineer: Provide hands-on technical support for instrumentation and electrical control applications Responsible for keeping programs backed-up and updating documentation, schematics and drawings Analyse and implement required upgrades or projects in relation to the instrumentation and electrical control applications Support the daily activities of the maintenance teams and assist in shut-downs, investment projects Program monitor and modify PLC and DCS control logic Troubleshoot PLC, DCS and relay control systems Participate in the emergency on-call roster Foster safe working principles throughout the plant. Highlight concerns or practices that contravene safety Qualifications or skills required to be successful in this PLC / automation engineers role: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field 18th Edition is preferred Ability to read advanced electrical drawings. PLC experience including Siemens S5 and Rockwell knowledge. Ability to work on HMI’s, developing modifying and fault finding. Abilities to work with robots teaching and programming. The benefits of an automation engineer: Working Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM till 5:30 PM Staff shop Basic salary of £50,000 depending on experience 20 days holiday plus bank holidays Personal growth company pension, death in service benefit If you feel this plc engineers role is right for you please Contact Sarah Armstrong at Maintech Recruitment on (phone number removed) or click apply. Connect with me on LinkedIn: Sarah Armstrong Maintech Recruitment – Engineering Great Careers Maintech recruitment, are an equal opportunities agency and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; If you need any additional assistance with applying for this role please contact the team. Please note by applying for this role your data will be processed and stored in line with our privacy policy, full details of which are held on our website, and a copy can be provided if you wish