Technical Specialist - Automation & Controls

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John Charles Limited
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Staffordshire
£53000/annum
Posted 1 day ago
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Technical Specialist - Automation & Controls We are seeking an experienced multi-skilled Automation Engineer to act as the technical lead on shift for a highly automated site. You’ll manage technical faults, support operational performance, and ensure equipment availability across PLC, PC and controls-based systems. Key Responsibilities Act as the shift point of contact for all technical faults and escalations Lead fault finding, root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions Optimise system availability using data from SCADA/EIS/WMS Support and guide shift technicians through training and technical leadership Manage PLC backups, software version control and change management Ensure strict compliance with Health & Safety, quality and legislative standards Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives Liaise with customers and third-party suppliers to resolve issues efficiently What We’re Looking For Strong background in automation, PLCs, electrical/mechanical fault finding Experience working in critical, high-throughput operational environments Confident technical decision-maker with good communication skills Proactive, data-driven and customer-focused mindset What’s On Offer Competitive pay and benefits Career development and training Opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical automation systems

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