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Maintenance Engineer (Automation/PLC)
45,000 - 55,000 + Bonus + Company Vehicle + Training + Overtime + Progression + Early Friday Finish
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Are you a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) or similar with an Industrial / Automation / Control system / Conveyor or similar background looking to join a growing company who can offer career progression, a host of company benefits and a range of unique projects to work on for companies all over the world? This is a great opportunity to get international exposure with national travel as well as travel to Ireland and North America. Training is hands on with opportunities for self-learning and mentoring from other team members.
On offer is the opportunity to work for a company that design and manufacture bespoke automated machinery for a range of companies encompassing pharmaceutical, packing, manufacturing among many other industries. To date there has not been an automation challenge the company has walked away from. From robotics to packaging machinery this company does it all.
In this senior role, you will be required to work both in-house and on customers' sites, responsible for bringing our projects to life with electrical installation, machinery commissioning as well as post purchase servicing of machinery and breakdown support. You will also be required to install control panels, lead the onsite build of machines and automation systems, bringing it all to life and ensuring every project you touch is delivered to the highest possible standards and in a timely fashion. You will report to the Director on commissioning and services and work with an equally friendly and hardworking team of individuals, who are always willing to support one another. Your workload will be distributed as follows; local 30 %, UK wide + Ireland and North America 70%. Generous allowances and hotels include. Progression to Senior engineer roles are available which includes running larger projects and management.
This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) or similar with a Machinery / Automation / Control system or similar background looking to get great exposure to the bespoke automation sector for a range of international clients for a company that can offer career progression and a host of company benefits.
The Role
- Maintenance Engineer (Automation/PLC)
- Travel around the UK and Abroad
The Person
- Able to interpret engineering drawings (electrical a must, mechanical a plus)
- Experience in automation machinery, industrial control systems / PLC programming
- Experience working with pneumatic systems and valves
- Full UK driving licence (with 3 penalty points or less)
- UK/EU passport holder - entry to the USA via ESTA is essential
- Commutable to Cheltenham
Reference Number:BBBH22850A
Key Words: Mechanical Fitter, Electrical Fitter, Fitter, Machine, Manufacturing, Electromechanical, Automation, Conveyor, Installation, Control System, Robotics, PLC, Pneumatic, Valves, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Worcester, Travel
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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