Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Support Engineer Location: Manchester Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £51,000 + 10% Bonus + Benefits Hours: Monday Friday, 40 hours per weekAre you a hands-on Automation Engineer looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We''re looking for a skilled and proactive individual to take a lead role in driving automation excellence across site operations.The Role: As an Automation Support Engineer, you''ll be the go-to expert for automation systems, ensuring optimal performance through proactive maintenance, system improvements, and technical support. You ll also collaborate with engineering and operations teams to deliver site-level automation projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Key Responsibilities: Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues on the production line Lead and support site automation projects from concept to implementation Maintain up-to-date documentation and software version control Contribute to group-wide automation development initiatives Analyse data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions What We re Looking For: Strong PLC and electrical engineering skills Proven experience in an automation role within an FMCG or manufacturing environment Self-motivated with experience leading or supporting technical projects Comfortable working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team IT literate and able to work in a dynamic, high-pressure ..... full job details .....