Automation Engineer
CV-LibraryWarrington, CheshirepermanentPosted: 12 March 2026
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A nationwide engineering and maintenance provider operating across multiple industrial sectors. The business delivers full lifecycle support for automation and asset‑based operations and has a well‑established technical service function. You'll be joining a growing automation support team that provides 24/7 remote and onsite assistance to a varied, multi‑industry client base.
Your new role
You will be responsible for supporting, maintaining and fault‑finding on a wide range of automation systems, both remotely and on customer sites. This includes working across multiple PLC, HMI and SCADA platforms, delivering minor code changes, conducting system health checks, completing backups, and producing system surveys and obsolescence reports.You'll also support small automation projects, assist with technical input for proposals, and identify opportunities for performance improvements within client production environments. The role offers hybrid working and flexibility on location across the UK.
What you'll need to succeed
An engineering qualification (Degree, HND/HNC or apprenticeship) in Electrical, Electronic or Control Systems Engineering
Background in commissioning or maintenance with strong PLC fault‑finding capability across major manufacturers
Ability to work across unfamiliar automation systems and connect to networks for diagnostics
Understanding of electrical systems
Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider service team
Willingness to learn new technologies and obtain relevant security clearancesWhat you'll get in return
Holiday, sick pay and pension scheme
Additional benefits including life assurance, employee discounts and support programmes
Ongoing training and development opportunities
A collaborative, safety‑focused working environment
Company vehicle allowanceWhat you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
A nationwide engineering and maintenance provider operating across multiple industrial sectors. The business delivers full lifecycle support for automation and asset‑based operations and has a well‑established technical service function. You'll be joining a growing automation support team that provides 24/7 remote and onsite assistance to a varied, multi‑industry client base.
Your new role
You will be responsible for supporting, maintaining and fault‑finding on a wide range of automation systems, both remotely and on customer sites. This includes working across multiple PLC, HMI and SCADA platforms, delivering minor code changes, conducting system health checks, completing backups, and producing system surveys and obsolescence reports.You'll also support small automation projects, assist with technical input for proposals, and identify opportunities for performance improvements within client production environments. The role offers hybrid working and flexibility on location across the UK.
What you'll need to succeed
An engineering qualification (Degree, HND/HNC or apprenticeship) in Electrical, Electronic or Control Systems Engineering
Background in commissioning or maintenance with strong PLC fault‑finding capability across major manufacturers
Ability to work across unfamiliar automation systems and connect to networks for diagnostics
Understanding of electrical systems
Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider service team
Willingness to learn new technologies and obtain relevant security clearancesWhat you'll get in return
Holiday, sick pay and pension scheme
Additional benefits including life assurance, employee discounts and support programmes
Ongoing training and development opportunities
A collaborative, safety‑focused working environment
Company vehicle allowanceWhat you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)