SonicJobs Logo
Left arrow iconBack to search

Automation Service Engineer (Field Based)

Hays Engineering
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 4 hours
Location

Liverpool, Merseyside L2 2DP, England

Salary

£50000 - £55000/annum Up to £55,000

info
Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
Employee Assistance
Employee Discounts

By applying, a CV-Library account will be created for you. CV-Library's Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy will apply.

Sonic Summary

info
  • Your new company is a leading engineering provider serving various industries such as chemical, nuclear, oil & gas, and pharma.
  • In the role of automation service engineer, you will diagnose faults on automated systems and make minor modifications to PLC code.
  • Candidates should have a degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field, along with experience in commissioning or maintenance roles.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £55,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package with training opportunities and a vehicle allowance.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to attain security clearance are essential for success in this role.

Your new company
Your new company is a leading engineering provider, supporting a wide range of industries including chemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharma amongst others.
Your new role
In your new role as an automation service engineer, you will be supporting a range of clients across the UK, supporting with diagnosing faults on automated systems on a variety of PLC software. You will be able to make minor modifications to PLC code and systems including changing PLC cards, identify and rectify coding issues, ability to read code and move sequences on in order to continue production as well as deliver small PLC / HMI / SCADA projects.
What you'll need to succeed
A degree or HND/HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Control Systems or relevant discipline and / or completed an engineering apprenticeship
Experience working within a commissioning role and / or maintenance role, with the ability to fault find via multiple PLC manufacturers and types
Understanding of electrical systems.
Desire to learn and support new technology / alternative control systems.
Be able to connect to OS networks using products such as profitrace to report on and diagnose network health, providing recommendation
Be able to attain security clearance such as SC
Excellent communicator, both written and verbal
What you'll get in return

  • A salary of up to 55,000
  • Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands
  • Training opportunities
  • Allowance for company vehicle


What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Apply now in a few quick clicks

By applying, a CV-Library account will be created for you. CV-Library's Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy will apply.