Automation Engineer

Job description

The basics:

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Environment: Manufacturing

Location: Alfreton

Hours: Mon-Fri (Days) – flexible 40hr week

Pay: Up to £70,000 DOE

Benefits: 35 days holiday including 8 bank holidays, work place pension scheme, Life insurance.

Overview:

Working for a company with manufacturing facilities located across the globe, you will be working in an automated manufacturing environment for a well-known brand within their respective field. The Automation Engineer will be tasked to ensure that the manufacturing facility runs smoothly and working within the engineering/maintenance team to provide high level knowledge and experience of automated systems and control processes used in operations.

Key responsibilities of the Automation Engineer role:

• Design & Program: Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs for automation systems.
• Troubleshoot & Optimize: Analyse control systems to identify issues and implement improvements.
• Collaborate: Work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems.

The ideal candidate / Automation Engineer may have some of the following experiences, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field (preferred)
• Strong experience in PLC programming & HMI development
• Previous experience working as a Controls / Automation Engineer

Commutable from:

Alfreton, Derby, Nottingham, Clay Cross, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Worksop and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Automation Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Alfreton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-03-2026

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