Pay: £65,000.00-£72,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Technical Controls and Automation Engineer

Banbury (Site-Based) | £65,000–£70,000 + Benefits | Full-Time, Permanent

Aqumen Senior Appointments are proud to be partnering with a market-leading FMCG manufacturing business to appoint a high-calibre Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician.

This is a key site-based role within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, suited to a technically strong engineer with advanced PLC fault-finding and programming capability.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for delivering effective maintenance across plant, equipment, and facilities—ensuring maximum uptime, adherence to preventative maintenance schedules, and continuous improvement of manufacturing performance.

This role requires strong electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and controls expertise, alongside the ability to operate confidently in a regulated, hygiene-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and rectify electrical and mechanical faults efficiently

Lead PLC fault-finding and programming (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley)

Maintain and improve CMMS systems and maintenance records

Support plant improvements and capital projects

Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Ensure compliance with health & safety, hygiene, and food safety standards

Coordinate contractors and issue permits where required

Support factory start-ups and production optimisation

Provide occasional support across other UK sites

Candidate Profile

Time-served/apprentice-trained engineer

HNC/HND/NVQ Level 3+ in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering

Minimum 3 years’ experience in FMCG or industrial manufacturing

Advanced PLC competency (fault finding and programming essential)

Strong understanding of instrumentation and process control systems

Calm under pressure with excellent problem-solving skills

Professional, proactive, and team-oriented

What’s on Offer

£65,000–£70,000 basic salary

Pension & life insurance

Health & wellbeing programme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Structured, stable manufacturing environment

For a confidential discussion or to express interest, please apply directly or contact our retained search team.

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