Automation Engineer

Doncaster, Yorkshire

Salary Details: £54000.00 - 57000.00 a year

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If you're an Automation Engineer who enjoys variety, ownership, and getting stuck into projects that actually make a difference this could be the role for you.

You'll be working across two well-established FMCG manufacturing sites, leading the charge on all things automation. From delivering site-wide projects to supporting continuous improvement and upskilling the wider engineering team this is a role where you ll be trusted to make an impact.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Leading and delivering automation projects across both sites from concept through to completion

  • Supporting ongoing CI activity, looking for ways to drive performance and reliability

  • Troubleshooting and refining automated systems to reduce downtime and boost efficiency

  • Working closely with the engineering teams to develop their automation knowledge

  • Being the automation lead owning your space and helping shape future capability

What You ll Bring:
  • Proven experience in automation within FMCG or a fast-paced manufacturing environment

  • Expert knowledge of Siemens systems, particularly TIA Portal

  • Strong project delivery skills and a continuous improvement mindset

  • A collaborative approach happy to coach, support and share knowledge with others

What You ll Get:
  • A broad, multi-site role with real autonomy

  • A very competitive benefits package

  • The chance to play a key part in a business that's investing heavily in tech and talent

  • Clear progression routes for someone who wants to grow their career

If you re ready to take ownership of automation across two dynamic sites and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we d love to hear from you.

Date Posted: 29 April 2025
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