Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Wigan Warrington Manchester Liverpool / UK Wide

Initial 3-month contract (likelihood of extension)

Rates: £30.00p/h - £32.50p/h (Outside IR35)

Electrical / Control Panels / Automation / Installation / Food / Beverage

I am working with a key client based in the Northwest who are looking for an Automation Engineer to join their business on a contract basis. My client are leaders in the build and instal of mechanical equipment within the FMCG industries. This contract is an initial 3 months however there is a strong likelihood of extension.

As a skilled Automation Engineer, you will require to conduct the following duties:

• Working UK wide as an Automation Engineer within Food & Beverage industries
• Test and troubleshooting after installation is complete
• Assist with any wiring and installation where necessary
• Work closely with electrical team to ensure the product is to customer satisfaction
• Work autonomously and independently as well as in a team

The successful Automation Engineer will need to have the following attributes:

• Strong understand of PLCs with hands on experience
• Understand how to build large complex panels
• Strong background in wiring & automation within manufacturing
• Happy to work away anywhere in the UK & Ireland
• Experience within engineering in FMCG or related industries
• Strong communication skills, working closely with electrical engineers

The benefits of this position:

• Outside IR35 – Limited co. contractors
• Working with world leaders within food & beverage
• Expensed travel & accomodation when working on site
• 10 hour days (up to 70 hours p/w)

I am looking to speak to talented Automation Engineers who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information please contact Dom Firth (), Recruitment Consultant at ATA Recruitment.

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