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Automation Engineer

ATA Recruitment
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Wigan, Lancashire WN1 1AD, England

Salary

£30 - £32.5 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for an Automation Engineer based in the Northwest of the UK, specifically in Wigan, Warrington, Manchester, or Liverpool, on an initial 3-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension.
  • The hourly rates for this role range from £30.00 to £32.50, and it is classified as outside IR35.
  • Candidates should have a solid understanding of PLCs and hands-on experience in building large complex panels, along with a strong background in wiring and automation within manufacturing.
  • Experience in the FMCG or related industries is required, and the role includes responsibilities such as testing, troubleshooting, and working closely with electrical teams.
  • The position offers benefits such as expensed travel and accommodation, the opportunity to work with leaders in the food and beverage sector, and the potential for long hours, up to 70 hours per week.

Automation Engineer

Wigan Warrington Manchester Liverpool / UK Wide

Initial 3-month contract (likelihood of extension)

Rates: £30.00p/h - £32.50p/h (Outside IR35)

Electrical / Control Panels / Automation / Installation / Food / Beverage

I am working with a key client based in the Northwest who are looking for an Automation Engineer to join their business on a contract basis. My client are leaders in the build and instal of mechanical equipment within the FMCG industries. This contract is an initial 3 months however there is a strong likelihood of extension.

As a skilled Automation Engineer, you will require to conduct the following duties:

  • Working UK wide as an Automation Engineer within Food & Beverage industries
  • Test and troubleshooting after installation is complete
  • Assist with any wiring and installation where necessary
  • Work closely with electrical team to ensure the product is to customer satisfaction
  • Work autonomously and independently as well as in a team

The successful Automation Engineer will need to have the following attributes:

  • Strong understand of PLCs with hands on experience
  • Understand how to build large complex panels
  • Strong background in wiring & automation within manufacturing
  • Happy to work away anywhere in the UK & Ireland
  • Experience within engineering in FMCG or related industries
  • Strong communication skills, working closely with electrical engineers

The benefits of this position:

  • Outside IR35 – Limited co. contractors
  • Working with world leaders within food & beverage
  • Expensed travel & accomodation when working on site
  • 10 hour days (up to 70 hours p/w)

I am looking to speak to talented Automation Engineers who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information please contact Dom Firth ((phone number removed)), Recruitment Consultant at ATA Recruitment.

ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and General Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website -  (url removed)

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