Bespak is looking for an onsite Automation Engineer for a 24-month fixed term contract on the Holmes Chapel site, CW4 8BE. The salary range for this permanent onsite role is between £60k to £65k this includes the shift allowances plus a discretionary annual bonus. Other benefits you will receive are 25 days leave plus bank holidays, a generous 10% pension contribution, onsite free parking, and medical / dental / health / life assurance. Shift Pattern Days Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5.00pm Friday 8:30am to 3:45pm There is some flexibility on start and finish times and hybrid working alongside the needs of the business. As an Automation Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving the technical integrity of process and equipment automation systems at our Holmes Chapel site. You'll provide hardware and software support, resolve breakdowns, implement preventative maintenance, and ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), EHS, and company standards. Your role also involves supporting computer system validation, quality improvement initiatives, and training other team members. This is a hands-on role where you'll collaborate closely with operations and engineering to ensure a safe and efficient production environment. Bespak in Holmes Chapel is an Investors in People Silver Award-winning pharmaceutical CDMO with over 350 employees, currently going through a period of significant site expansion. We are investing heavily to increase our capacity for developing and manufacturing sustainable pMDIs (asthma inhalers) with greener propellants, meeting the evolving standards of the industry, while providing comprehensive development, manufacturing, filling, and finishing solutions for a range of medical devices, including SMIs, DPIs, nasal sprays, and medical check valves. As an Automation Engineer your duties will include: Provide hardware, software, and coding support to maintain system performance. Resolve equipment breakdowns and conduct root cause analysis. Support engineering CAPEX and improvement projects Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and company standards. Support computer system validation and lifecycle management. Contribute to engineering best practices and project execution. T rain team members on equipment, systems, and procedures. Automation Engineer, beneficial key skills, and experience: Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience. Experience with computerized automation systems. Proven experience with Siemens PLC / HMI and SCADA & ABB 800XA DCS. Electrical and instrumentation system troubleshooting skills. Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and Word. Experience in a regulated environment (pharmaceutical, medical device) desirable. Automation Engineer Benefits: 25 days holiday bank holiday Buy/Sell Scheme | 10% employer pension contribution | Private medical insurance | Private dental Insurance | Permanent Health Insurance | Group life insurance | Free will service | Active well-being programme | Recognition awards | Free Parking Holmes Chapel is a beautiful village in Cheshire with excellent transport links via its railway station on the Crewe-Manchester Line, proximity to the motorway network and Manchester Airport. The National Parks of the Peak District, Lake District and Eryri (Snowdonia) are within easy reach. The village has a population of nearly 7,000 and offers various amenities, including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, schools, and a GP practice. As an ethical employer we align our BZero sustainability initiative to the SBTI certification which means we are on a road to carbon reduction targeting net zero and are proud to be ISO certified in 14001, 45001 and 13485. A full job description can be downloaded on the application Screen. Our core values are, Customer Focussed, Respectful, Collaborative, and Agile, these are woven into the fabric of our business and the values we measure ourselves by. We are flexible. We understand that there is a life outside of work, so we aim to support you in attaining a happy work/life balance. To cater for employees individual circumstances, and where possible, we agree flexible working arrangements. We value our inclusivity as we believe diversity should be embraced and celebrated. We live and work by these values and thats what makes our company a great place to work. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any adjustments you require therefore please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support. By applying to this role, you are giving consent to Bespak Limited to process your personal data for employment/recruitment purposes only. All personal and sensitive data processed to Bespak is protected under GDPR regulations. To find out more about our privacy policy please visit our website or contact the local HR team. Strictly No Agencies - Our in-house recruitment team manage all our vacancies. ADZN1_UKTJ