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Automation Engineer / PLC Engineer / Controls Engineer West Yorkshire 65,000 package (includes on-call uplift) + 25 days holiday + training + company vehicle for site work An opportunity for an Automation Engineer with strong PLC fault-finding skills to join a growing West Yorkshire-based industrial automation business. This Automation Engineer role is service-focused rather than project-heavy and suits a PLC Engineer / Controls Engineer who enjoys problem-solving, variety and technical autonomy without constant long-haul travel. The Automation Engineer role - Remote fault-finding and diagnostics on PLC-controlled machinery and production lines Some on-site support for breakdowns and investigations Typical site work: 23 days per week, mainly Yorkshire and Lancashire day trips Mix of modern automation systems and older legacy equipment Inspection, testing and reporting of electrical and control systems On-call explained - 9 days in every 28 on call Includes 7 overnight on-call days Home-based during on-call periods Engineers currently average around two calls per week when on call On-call uplift included in the 65k package Key requirements for the Automation Engineer position - Automation Engineer / PLC Engineer / Controls Engineer with PLC fault-finding experience Ability to interrogate PLC code and understand logic Allen Bradley, Siemens or Mitsubishi experience beneficial You do not need to program PLCs from scratch HNC/D in Electrical or Electronic Engineering preferred 18th Edition desirable Full UK driving licence essential Right to work in the UK without sponsorship Why this role stands out Small, growing business with a relaxed culture Strong commitment to training and professional development Broad technical exposure rather than repetitive work Business has more than tripled turnover year-on-year Commutable from Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby, York, Selby, Tadcaster, Otley, Garforth, Castleford and Knottingley. TPBN1_UKTJ