Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Location: North West

Salary: Competitive

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: On-site

We are looking for experienced Automation Engineers to join the Engineering team at a large, highly automated distribution and logistics facility in the North West.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on keeping automated equipment operating safely, reliably and efficiently . You’ll be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, responding to breakdowns, diagnosing faults and supporting improvements that maximise equipment availability and reduce downtime.

The site operates a wide range of automated material-handling equipment, including conveyors, sortation systems, elevators, spiral conveyors and automated garment-handling systems . You’ll work across electrical, mechanical and control systems, providing technical support and resolving issues quickly to keep the operation running.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on automated equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical and PLC/control faults .
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain equipment availability.
• Monitor equipment condition and identify potential failures.
• Complete maintenance records accurately using the CMMS.
• Investigate recurring faults and carry out root cause analysis.
• Identify and implement improvements to equipment reliability and performance.
• Support engineering projects, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with internal teams, OEMs, contractors and suppliers where required.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with relevant health, safety and quality standards.

About You

We’re looking for a Maintenance or Automation Engineer with experience working with automated equipment or machinery. You’ll be confident fault-finding, solving problems and working in a fast-paced environment where minimising downtime is key.

Essential:

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering .
• Previous maintenance engineering experience.
• Electrical and/or mechanical fault-finding experience.
• PLC fault-finding experience.
• Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

Desirable:

• Experience in an automated warehouse, distribution or logistics environment.
• CMMS experience.
• 18th Edition Electrical qualification.
• HNC/HND in Engineering.
• IOSH or Lean/Continuous Improvement experience.