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Automation Engineer


Company : E3 Recruitment


Location : Derby, England


Created : 2026-03-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Our client is a market global leading manufacturer of products and solutions utilised within a highly auotmated industry. With plans for multi million pound investment and a state of the art manufacturing facility, we are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to drive the plant forward, taking manufacturing operations to the next level for production, planning, quality, H&S and overall efficiency.What's in it for you as Automation EngineerSalary of upto £70,000 per annumOvertime availableHours of work Monday to Friday - 8am - 4pmKPI Driven bonusHighly competitive holiday allowanceCompetitive pension and comprehensive employee benefits programLocation - Alfreton (Commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Somercoates and Mansfield)Ability to develop within a Heavy Industrial market leading businessWorking towards World Class ManufacturingKey Responsibilities of Automation EngineerAligning the right level of leadership to drive the site and manufacturing lines forwardImplementation and management of HSEQ standard and policyHeavy Industrial Electrical Engineering within Automation Engineering or PLC ProgrammingTo support with the move of a state of the art manufacturing environment in the local vicinityTo identify opportunities to further automate manufacturing processesTo monitor and execute electrical tasks through spot checks and relay relevant feedbackEssential qualifications for Automation Engineer18th Edition and current BS7671 regs and knowledge of PLCs invertsLeadership and people management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve teams.Working knowledge of IEC 61508/61511Complex EX14 or working knowledge and prove Atex Responsible person requirementsThe position reports to the Engineering Manager and provides a high level of influence and autonomy within the business, along with opportunities for both personal and career development.Electrical Maintenance including heavy Industry Plant KnowledgeHead of Electrical, Electrical Project Engineer, SME Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Engineer, EC&I EngineerJBRP1_UKTJ