162 Automation Technician jobs in the United Kingdom

• Remotely configuring, programming, and debugging PLC logic (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Developing and maintaining HMI/SCADA graphical interfaces for user-friendly operation.
• Troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues within automated systems via remote access tools.
• Implementing cybersecurity best practices for industrial control systems.
• Documenting system configurations, modifications, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Collaborating with engineering teams to design and commission new automated solutions.
• Providing remote technical support and training to client personnel.
• Managing software versions and ensuring system integrity.

Premier Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Basildon, Essex. We are recruiting for experienced and forward thinking Automation Technician . This is full time and permanent position and working for very well established company. Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.

We are looking to appoint an Automation Technician to work in Electrical and Automation Department.
The role is very varied and requires a good understanding of electrical drawings, control panel specification/design, PLC programming, touchscreens, and controls along with an understanding of vision and SCADA systems. Experience of the pharma industry is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Designing PLC based electrical control systems from design specifications.
• Programming PLC, touchscreen and safety configurable relay systems.
• Configuring remote I/O, servo motor and inverter drives
• Integrating ancillary equipment into the production lines such as vision systems etc.
• Fault finding electrical control systems, PLC, and hardwired systems
• Commissioning, support, and service work at customers' sites

The skills and knowledge:

• Formal Electrical Engineering Qualification
• Good understanding of electrical drawings
• Control panel specification/design
• PLC programming
• SCADA systems

If interested please apply or contact Tom Kurczab at Premier Recruitment Group.

Premier Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Basildon, Essex. We are recruiting for experienced and forward thinking Automation Technician . This is full time and permanent position and working for very well established company. Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.

We are looking to appoint an Automation Technician to work in Electrical and Automation Department.
The role is very varied and requires a good understanding of electrical drawings, control panel specification/design, PLC programming, touchscreens, and controls along with an understanding of vision and SCADA systems. Experience of the pharma industry is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Designing PLC based electrical control systems from design specifications.
• Programming PLC, touchscreen and safety configurable relay systems.
• Configuring remote I/O, servo motor and inverter drives
• Integrating ancillary equipment into the production lines such as vision systems etc.
• Fault finding electrical control systems, PLC, and hardwired systems
• Commissioning, support, and service work at customers' sites

The skills and knowledge:

• Formal Electrical Engineering Qualification
• Good understanding of electrical drawings
• Control panel specification/design
• PLC programming
• SCADA systems

If interested please apply or contact Tom Kurczab at Premier Recruitment Group.

Apprenticeship Coach – £37,310 starting salary, permanent position. Field base. Locations, may include, but are not limited to: Tidworth, Lyneham, Warminster, Colerne, Larkhill and Bulford.

The role

As a Vehicle Technician Trainer, you'll have a role that is out of the ordinary. You'll join a team of talented training professionals who deliver technical courses to military students of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME).

The Army boasts many types of vehicles, from tanks and quad bikes to HGVs and Land Rovers. Keeping them in good working order is the responsibility of the Vehicle Mechanics; the technical training our students receive at REME gives them the knowledge and confidence to tackle any engineering problem, enabling them to keep our vehicles on the road - even in extreme conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing relevant training material, where necessary collaborating with the Media and Graphics Department for input to create relevant Initial Trade Training material for delivering training.
• Maintaining a Continuous Personal Development (CPD) portfolio in respect of new technologies and equipment, ensuring lesson plans and training sessions are developed in accordance with the approved Learner Specifications; Course specifications and Course Training Plans.
• Review course material and content ensuring it is current and evolves to support equipment and technology advances, using the most appropriate training aids.
• Assessment of trainees to include: creation of written examinations and progress test papers, creation of practical assessment / examination scenarios and continuous assessments. Marking of examination papers, setting and marking of course and homework and invigilation of examinations and assessments.
• Ensuring trainee development through monitoring, feedback appraisal, discipline and training interventions, ensuring all supporting documentation are maintained and that any special trainee developmental needs or training delays are flagged to the Lead Trainer (LT).

Required experience:

Essential

Vehicle Technician background

• Minimum City & Guilds Part 3/NVQ L3 or Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an appropriate industry environment
• Knowledge of vehicle inspection processes MEI/MOT

Desirable

• Previous experience in an Army/Defence environment
• Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement/ Education & Training

My client is a large and rapidly expanding global Defence company looking for a Vehicle Technician Trainer to prepare relevant training material. You will deliver learning, coach, assess and support them to achieve their apprenticeship.

If you are interested in the role, please ‘APPLY’ and submit your CV for immediate consideration.

• Install, maintain, and repair automated production equipment and systems.
• Perform diagnostic testing to identify and resolve hardware and software issues.
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance to ensure operational reliability.
• Calibrate sensors, actuators, and control instruments.
• Assist in the integration and commissioning of new automated machinery and robotics.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs and HMI interfaces.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Support engineering in developing and improving automation solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Respond to urgent breakdown calls to minimize production disruption.

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an Automation Technician or similar role.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with HMI software and industrial networks.
• Knowledge of robotics and automated systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work shifts if required and be part of an on-call rota.

Automation Technician

Basildon, Essex | Permanent, Full-Time | £40,000 – £50,000 DOE

Are you an experienced Automation Technician or Control Systems Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for multiple skilled professionals to join a dynamic and growing team designing and assembling bespoke automation systems used around the globe.

This is a hybrid role combining hands-on.