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PLC Automation Engineer

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Ltd
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Beccles, Suffolk NR34, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Service Support Engineer position is available in Beccles, offering a salary range of £45k to £55k.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a technical support or field engineering role.
  • The role involves providing expert technical support for automated packaging machinery and troubleshooting mechanical and control system faults.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a good understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems are required, while experience with PLCs is preferred.
  • The position allows for hybrid working and includes benefits such as a company car, 25 days of annual leave, and a healthcare plan.

Job Title: Service Support Engineer
Location: Beccles
Salary: 45k-55k

We are excited to offer a career opportunity with a leading business in the automated packaging machinery sector for a Service Support Engineer.

Role Overview:

As a Service Support Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting service operations for highly technical packaging machinery. This position is a fantastic opportunity to build strong relationships with customers, resolve complex technical issues, and continuously grow your engineering expertise.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert technical support to customers and field engineers across the UK and globally

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot faults on packaging machines (both mechanical and control system-based)

  • Maintain technical documentation and support training activities for customers and internal teams

Company Overview:

This organisation excels in delivering innovative, high-performance automated packaging solutions. The business is committed to engineering excellence, continuous innovation, and outstanding customer service. The Service Support Engineer role is ideal for someone interested in hands-on engineering, field support, and the latest automation technologies, and is based in the UK, with hybrid working available.

Required Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving skills in a technical/mechanical engineering setting

  • Good understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems

  • Confident communication skills with a customer-centric approach

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with PLCs (especially Allen-Bradley)

  • Exposure to servo drives and motion control systems

  • Technical report writing and documentation

Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a technical support or field engineering role

  • Experience within the packaging, automation, or machinery industry preferred

Salary & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Benefits include: Company car, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, healthcare plan, pension scheme, training & development opportunities

Shift Pattern:

  • Monday to Friday, standard office hours

  • Flexibility required for occasional site visits

Working Location:

  • Field-based role with flexibility to work from home

  • Occasional travel to customer sites and company offices in the UK and abroad

We are looking to schedule interviews for this role ASAP - Apply Now!

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