Automation Engineer

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 Engineer

Salary of upto £70,000 per annum Overtime available Hours of work Monday to Friday - 8am - 4pm KPI Driven bonus Highly competitive holiday allowance Competitive pension and comprehensive employee benefits program Location - Alfreton (Commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Somercoates and Mansfield) Ability to develop within a Heavy Industrial market leading business Working towards World Class Manufacturing


Key Responsibilities of Automation Engineer

Aligning the right level of leadership to drive the site and manufacturing lines forward Implementation and management of HSEQ standard and policy Heavy Industrial Electrical Engineering within Automation Engineering or PLC Programming To support with the move of a state of the art manufacturing environment in the local vicinity To identify opportunities to further automate manufacturing processes To monitor and execute electrical tasks through spot checks and relay relevant feedback

Essential qualifications for Automation Engineer

18th Edition and current BS7671 regs and knowledge of PLCs inverts Leadership and people management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve teams. Working knowledge of IEC 61508/61511 Complex EX14 or working knowledge and prove Atex Responsible person requirements The 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 Knowledge


Head of Electrical, Electrical Project Engineer, SME Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Engineer, EC&I Engineer


  • Location: Sutton-In-Ashfield, England
  • Salary: £65000 - £70000 per annum
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: E3 Recruitment
  • Posted: 26-Feb-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com