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Permanent

Automation Engineer - Slough

Synergi Recruitment
Slough
money-bag £60000 - £65000/annum
Posted: 01 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 31 October 2026
Ref: 225671660

Lead Maintenance Engineer


Slough
-60,000 - -65,000 + Bonus + Pension + Overtime + Call-Out Allowance
Days Only | Monday to Friday



Lead Maintenance Engineer | Automation Engineer | Electrical Maintenance Engineer | FMCG Manufacturing


An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Lead Maintenance Engineer to join a highly automated manufacturing facility in Slough.
This role would suit a Lead Engineer, Senior Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Engineer or Reliability Engineer looking to join a business that is investing heavily in its people, equipment and automation capabilities.
Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will take a leading role in maintaining and improving production equipment, supporting automation systems, driving reliability improvements and delivering engineering projects across the site.



Key Responsibilities

  • Lead maintenance activities across a highly automated manufacturing facility
  • Fault-find and repair PLC-controlled production equipment
  • Support and improve automation, controls and electrical systems
  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities
  • Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
  • Improve machine uptime, efficiency and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
  • Support engineering projects, equipment upgrades and new installations
  • Manage PLC backups and control system documentation
  • Provide technical support and guidance to the engineering team
  • Participate in the engineering call-out rota


Skills & Experience

  • Experience as a Lead Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Automation Engineer or Electrical Engineer
  • Strong electrical fault-finding skills
  • PLC fault-finding experience within manufacturing or production environments
  • Experience working on automated machinery and production lines
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement and reliability techniques
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and lead engineering initiatives


Desirable

  • Siemens PLCs
  • TIA Portal
  • SCADA Systems
  • FMCG Manufacturing
  • Food Manufacturing
  • Packaging
  • Automated Production Facilities
  • Project Engineering or Commissioning Experience


Package

  • -60,000 - -65,000 Basic Salary
  • Annual Bonus
  • Pension Scheme
  • Overtime Available
  • Call-Out Allowance
  • Ongoing Training & Development
  • Career Progression Opportunities
  • Exposure to Major Automation & Capital Investment Projects


Please apply below.


Keywords: Lead Maintenance Engineer, Senior Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Siemens PLC, TIA Portal, FMCG, Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Packaging, Maintenance Supervisor.

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