Maintenance & Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation & Maintenance Engineer 

Location: Durham 

Salary: £50,000 PA

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team culture with a focus on professional growth

The Company: We are partnering with a leading company in the automation industry, renowned for its innovative solutions and commitment to excellence. As a Automation & Maintenance Engineer, you will be joining an organization that values expertise, embraces new technologies, and offers an exceptional environment for career advancement. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team where your skills and knowledge will be highly valued.

Working Hours: Full-time, day shift role offering a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits:

• Attractive salary and benefits package
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
• Comprehensive training programs for skill enhancement
• A friendly and collaborative work culture
• Career progression opportunities within a leading automation firm

Job Description: We are looking for a time-served Maintenance Engineer (Automation & PLCs) with extensive experience in automation systems and PLCs, including Siemens and Omron. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated equipment across the site. The Maintenance Engineer will handle both reactive and preventative maintenance tasks, ensuring high equipment reliability and minimizing downtime.

Key responsibilities include diagnosing faults, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions. As a Maintenance Engineer (Automation & PLCs), you will play a vital role in continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with the operations team to enhance process efficiency.

Skills & Experience: To excel as a Maintenance Engineer (Automation & PLCs), you will need:

• A time-served apprenticeship with a relevant engineering qualification
• Strong experience with automation systems and PLCs (Siemens and Omron)
• Proven track record in fault diagnosis and problem-solving
• Programming upon a range of machinery and PLC's 
• Hands-on experience with preventative maintenance and repairs
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Desirable skills include experience in robotics, HMI programming, and familiarity with other PLC brands.

Why Should You Apply?

• Be part of a leading company in the automation industry
• Work with cutting-edge technology and innovative systems
• Enjoy a supportive work culture with a focus on training and development
• Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Day shift role offering a balanced work-life schedule

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