Industrial Automation Engineer / Technician

Industrial Automation Engineer / Technician

Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £60,000 + package
Contract Type: Permanent
Type: Full-Time
Hours: 07:30 – 16:30
Department: Operations

Strong Group are acting on behalf of a client who are a specialist hire company with a unique consultative approach. We urgently require an Industrial Automation Engineer / Technician to join our clients growing team based in Sheffield.
The successful candidate will assist in designing, developing, and maintaining market-leading solutions. You will be responsible for installing, commissioning, and maintaining process control instruments along with their respective controllers within modular control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience with modular control systems and troubleshooting issues related to control systems and online telemetry.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for on-site commissioning and optimization of controls.
• Basic PLC programming is essential; experience with PID and other control strategies is advantageous.

You will spend 3-4 days working at the Sheffield center of excellence, with the remaining time on customer sites across the UK, necessitating a willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays. A company van will be provided, so a current driving license is required.

Requirements:

• Must have: Skill related CSCS Card
• Must have: NVQ Level 3 (in electrical/mechanical/engineering or similar)
• Must have: Clear DBS check is required, and you may need to undergo security clearance.
• Must have: all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Candidates with experience in water treatment-either from a water company or brewing operations-will have an advantage.
• A clean, full driving license is essential, as this role will involve some UK travel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Customer relationship skills.

Benefits:

• Generous Bonus Schemes
• Healthcare Plan (Optional after completion of probation period)
• Holiday: 21.5 days for 2024, increasing with service, plus Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial Advisory Service
• Pension Scheme (Auto Enrollment)
• Free Friday Lunches