Automation Engineer

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: 2–3 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