Automation Engineer

1. This isn't just another automation engineer job - it's an opportunity to join a market leader with a rich history of success and a future-focused outlook.
2. As the Automation Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in pushing automation engineering standards within a lean, Total Quality Management (TQM) environment.
3. We offer a bonus of up to 10%, 5% company pension contribution, cash healthcare plan, 25 + 8 holidays, and life insurance.

What's In It For You?

Accelerate Your Career Growth: Join a business that has poured over £150M into its South Wales operations, continuously investing in state-of-the-art facilities and top talent. As part of a dedicated team of 40+ maintenance engineering professionals, your ideas for improvement and innovation won't just be heard - they'll be implemented. This is your chance to progress within a business that genuinely values continuous improvement.

Champion Sustainability & Make a Difference: Be part of a company leading the way in the circular economy, recycling over 8 million tonnes of waste annually. This role offers a rare opportunity to combine your engineering expertise with the chance to contribute to a greener future.

About the Automation Engineer Role:

As the Automation Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in pushing automation engineering standards within a lean, Total Quality Management (TQM) environment. You won't be content with just maintaining current processes; you'll be tasked with driving significant improvements in performance and reliability across the site. Your key focus areas will include:

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Harness engineering data and analytics to predict and prevent potential downtime, ensuring smooth operations and maximising efficiency.
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement long-term maintenance strategies that reduce reactive maintenance, providing a proactive approach to asset care.
• Automation Systems: Supervise and evaluate the automation element of electrical systems; including maintenance of the automation and digital systems through software and hardware follow-up and implementation of updates.
• Advanced Problem-Solving: Tackle complex automation challenges, allowing you to stretch your technical capabilities and deliver innovative solutions.
• Design & Implementation: Spearhead the design and installation of new automation equipment that will enhance production efficiency and contribute to the overall improvement of the site.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Experience: Proven track record in automation engineering within a manufacturing or heavy environment.

The Package:

• Salary: A base salary of up to £52,000; after probation, there will also be a £2,500 call-out allowance.
• Benefits: A bonus of up to 10%, 5% company pension contribution, cash healthcare plan, 25 + 8 holidays, and life insurance.

Why Join This Organisation?

This isn't just another automation engineer job - it's an opportunity to join a market leader with a rich history of success and a future-focused outlook. With substantial investment in South Wales and a culture that prizes innovation and continuous improvement, you'll be stepping into a stable yet ambitious company. Expect to work with industry experts who are passionate about what they do in an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and shared achievements.