Automation Project Engineer
Annual Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Dalston, Cumbria
Job Type: Full-time, PermanentJoin a dynamic team at a leading beverage factory, renowned for producing popular brands. We are excited to announce an opening for an Automation Project Engineer to support significant upcoming projects. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our digitisation plans and work within a highly automated PLC controlled process plant.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Support the design, installation, and commissioning of capital investment projects on site.
- Collaborate closely with the start-up lead during the start-up phase of projects, ensuring all aspects are aligned with the defined scope of responsibility or specialisation.
- Focus on automation projects, enhancing the factory's capabilities through advanced automated solutions.
- Ensure that all project aspects, including buildings, equipment installations, and utilities, are implemented according to the defined timing, cost, quality, and unit operation characteristics.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience as an Automation Engineer, preferably within a FMCG manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing and/or working on CapEx projects.
- Degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering, or completion of a recognised apprenticeship.
- Proficient in PLC programming.
- Technical knowledge and practical experience with Health & Safety legislation (e.g., PUWER, CDM).
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Openness to dynamic and future trends in technology, new business ideas, and opportunities.
- Continuous Improvement mindset and adaptability to change.
Benefits:
- Potential discretionary annual bonus.
- Generous pension scheme - up to 12% contribution.
- 37 days total holiday entitlement (25 days + 12 flexible days).
- 2 paid volunteering days.
- Emphasis on personal development and growth.
- Inclusion in various diversity and equality initiatives.
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