At a Glance
- Tasks: Take charge of PLC platforms and optimise robotic systems for maximum efficiency.
- Company: Join a leading company in the food manufacturing sector with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on safety and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing automation and driving technological advancements.
- Qualifications: Experience in Control & Automation Engineering and strong PLC knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 34470 - 42130 £ per year.
This is what you’ll actually do!As Automation Engineer, you’ll take ownership of all site PLC platforms, primarily Allen Bradley Control Logix and Compact Logix, while also supporting Siemens, Omron, and Mitsubishi systems where required.
You’ll maintain and optimise robotic systems including ABB, Fanuc, and Mitsubishi, alongside supporting vision systems such as Keyence and Thingtrax.
You’ll lead structured root cause analysis for automation-related failures, implementing long-term corrective actions to reduce repeat issues and improve reliability.
You’ll develop, implement, and enforce PLC programming standards, ensuring consistency across naming conventions, documentation, alarm handling, and governance.
You’ll own all backup and version control processes, ensuring secure storage, change tracking, and full compliance with governance standards.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll integrate PLC systems into SCADA/MES platforms, ensuring data integrity, accurate downtime capture, and reliable OEE reporting.
You’ll also support capital projects from specification through to commissioning and validation, ensuring robust technical handovers.
In addition, you’ll collaborate with IT on network infrastructure, support machine safety systems, and provide coaching and guidance to engineers to build automation capability across the site.
Ideally this is you!Electrical/Electronic indentured apprenticeship trained.
Degree/HND and equivalent experience in Control & Automation Engineering Strong experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell (Studio 5000)Experience working with Siemens, Omron, or Mitsubishi PLCs Knowledge of robotics systems such as ABB, Fanuc, or Mitsubishi Experience with industrial communication protocols (e. g.
Ethernet/IP, Profibus, RS232/485)Experience integrating PLC systems with SCADA/MES platforms Strong fault-finding and root cause analysis capability Strong experience of machine safety principles and safety PLC systems Experience with vision systems (Keyence, Thingtrax) (desirable)Detail-driven with strong documentation discipline and analytical mindset Experience within fast-paced food manufacturing (desirable)Familiarity with Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations Excellent Microsoft Office skills Able to work independently while collaborating and communicating cross-functionally Job Function Engineering Pay Type Salary
Automation Engineer employer: Finsbury Food Group
Finsbury Food Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment in Mamhilad where you can thrive as a Reliability Lead. With enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with extensive learning opportunities, we prioritise employee growth and well-being while you contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional gluten-free products.
