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Automation Engineer (Siemens/Alley Bradley)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment LimitedPlymouth, South West England🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 5 Oct 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£70k - £75k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Plymouth, South West England, United Kingdom
Posted
19 hours ago

Job Description

Automation Engineer (Siemens/Alley Bradley)

Plymouth

£70,000 - £75,000 + 33 Days Holiday + Turnkey Solutions + Bespoke Systems + Overtime Available

Are you an Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, or similar, and looking for your next opportunity with a family-owned specialist in advanced automation solutions, who supply their machinery to a worldwide client base?

Do you want to work in a large, modern manufacturing facility, delivering specialist projects tailored to customer requirements, where you will be the technical go to for all automation and controls needs, whilst reaping the rewards of great company benefits?

On offer is the chance to join a specialist, family-run engineering business renowned for delivering advanced automation solutions across the food and pharmaceutical sectors. With an impressive portfolio of blue-chip clients, the company continues to build on its strong reputation for innovation and technical excellence.

In this role you will be responsible for developing PLC programs, HMI screenwriting and upgrades, providing SCADA support, and commissioning systems for a variety of clients. This role will be predominately working with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs, and you will be involved in the manufacturing process from initial concept through to commissioning.

This role would suit an Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer or similar, looking for a role in a family run advanced automation business, who supply their bespoke machinery on a worldwide scale, with the added benefits of increased holiday entitlement with service, overtime earning potential, and exposure to bespoke automation projects.

The Role

  • Developing PLC programs, upgrading HMIs and providing SCADA support
  • Commissioning bespoke systems at client sites
  • 85% office based, 15% site based

The Person

  • Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer or similar
  • Willing to commute to client sites throughout the UK and abroad
  • Full UK driving license

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If you are interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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