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Automation Engineer

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Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 0AS, England

Salary

£45,000 - £60,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Automation Engineer position offers a salary of up to £60,000 for an experienced candidate with at least 5 years of maintenance experience.
  • The role involves working on precision packaging machinery and requires hands-on technical skills, problem-solving, and adaptability.
  • Key responsibilities include maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of small components, as well as electrical work and PLC fault finding.
  • Candidates with experience in precision environments and robotics (ABB/Epson) are preferred, along with strong fault-finding abilities.
  • This permanent position based in Leicester provides a stable day shift pattern, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
Automation Engineer

Salary: Up to 60,000 for an experienced Engineer
Hours: 8am-5pm (Days)
Benefits: Private Health Cover, 3/5 Pension, 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester



About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Automation Maintenance Engineer to join a specialist precision-engineering environment working on small, intricate machinery. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, problem-solving, and continuous learning.

You will work as part of a small, supportive team, with full training provided on the company's bespoke machinery. Adaptability and a willingness to learn are essential.



Key Responsibilities

  • Maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement on precision packaging machinery (small components up to 20mm).

  • Work across hydraulics & pneumatics, conveyors, motors, and pumps.

  • Electrical work including single/3-phase systems, sensors, relays, drives, and inverters.

  • PLC fault finding (Siemens / Allen-Bradley).

  • Hands-on involvement in small technical projects and upgrades.

  • Support ongoing development of specialist and intricate equipment.

  • Work with ABB/Epson robotics depending on experience.



Experience & Skills

  • Time-served engineer with 5+ years of maintenance experience.

  • Experience in precision environments (e.g., packaging, robotics, tooling, small-scale automation).

  • Robotics experience (ABB/Epson) desirable.

  • Strong fault-finding ability across mechanical and electrical systems.

  • Adaptability, willingness to learn, and a proactive mindset are essential.



Why Join?

  • Work with unique, specialist machinery not found in standard industrial settings.

  • Full training tailored to your background.

  • Small team environment with clear progression opportunities.

  • Stable day shift pattern - excellent work-life balance.

  • Competitive package including private health cover.

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