Technical Specialist - Controls & Automation

Job description

Technical Specialist - Automation & Controls

We are seeking an experienced multi-skilled Automation Engineer to act as the technical lead on shift for a highly automated site. You’ll manage technical faults, support operational performance, and ensure equipment availability across PLC, PC and controls-based systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the shift point of contact for all technical faults and escalations
• Lead fault finding, root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions
• Optimise system availability using data from SCADA/EIS/WMS
• Support and guide shift technicians through training and technical leadership
• Manage PLC backups, software version control and change management
• Ensure strict compliance with Health & Safety, quality and legislative standards
• Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Liaise with customers and third-party suppliers to resolve issues efficiently

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong background in automation, PLCs, electrical/mechanical fault finding
• Experience working in critical, high-throughput operational environments
• Confident technical decision-maker with good communication skills
• Proactive, data-driven and customer-focused mindset

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Career development and training
• Opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical automation systems

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Staffordshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English