Operational Services Engineer

About the Role

We are recruiting for an Operational Services Engineer to join a globally recognised EPC leader in the aluminium beverage and food can manufacturing industry, with over 35 years of experience delivering highly automated production facilities worldwide .

This is a hands-on role focused on the commissioning, start-up, maintenance and support of automated production equipment across customer sites. Working within a highly experienced engineering team, you will be responsible for PLC troubleshooting, fault finding, automation support and commissioning activities , ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently in high-speed manufacturing environments.

Offering a flexible hybrid working model , this opportunity provides exposure to exciting projects across the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commission and start up industrial automation and process equipment on customer sites
• Support installation, testing and operational acceptance activities
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, control system and PLC-related faults
• Carry out maintenance activities and warranty support work as required
• Programme, modify and troubleshoot PLC systems, with a preference for Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms
• Work with conveyors, filters and associated production equipment
• Provide technical support to customers and project teams
• Travel to customer facilities across the UK and internationally when required
• Manage workload independently and deliver projects to agreed timelines

Essential:

• Experience working with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
• Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Experience within commissioning, maintenance, service or operational support environments
• Knowledge of industrial automation and control systems
• Ability to work autonomously in customer-facing environments
• Willingness to travel as required

Desirable:

• Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLC experience
• Experience programming or supporting conveyor systems
• HNC, HND or Degree in an Engineering discipline
• OEM equipment experience
• Multi-skilled electrical and mechanical engineering background