Salary: up to 70,000

An established industrial processing group is looking to appoint a Senior Automation Engineer to support and deliver automation projects across multiple UK production sites.

This is a hands-on role covering automation, control, electrical and instrumentation (EICA), working closely with site teams to improve safety, reliability, and performance across complex process environments.

The Role

Working alongside a central automation function, you’ll support projects from concept through to commissioning while providing technical support to live production sites.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting automation and control projects across multiple sites
• Providing EICA technical support to production and maintenance teams
• PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and LV electrical fault-finding
• Development and modification of process logic and SCADA graphics
• Loop checks, interlock testing, alarm verification, and system diagnostics
• Inspection of installations against design documentation
• Commissioning of new control systems, processes, and equipment
• Participation in HAZOP / SWIFT / LOPA studies
• SIL assessment, validation, and compliance support
• Promoting safe working practices and high engineering standards

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in automation / controls within a process or heavy industrial environment
• Strong background in EICA engineering
• Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLCs
• SCADA / HMI development and fault-finding experience
• Knowledge of industrial communications (EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/Serial)
• Experience with drives, instrumentation testing, and diagnostics
• Working knowledge of SIL safety systems
• Degree-qualified or time-served via apprenticeship

Why Apply

• 70k salary ceiling
• Technically hands-on role with real site exposure
• Involvement in multi-site projects
• Long-term, stable industrial environment
• Strong focus on safety and continuous improvement