Controls & Automation Maintenance Technician
8 days ago
Washington
We are Zenith are partnering with a leading high-volume manufacturer to recruit an Automation Maintenance Technician. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional to join a highly automated production environment, playing a key role in maximising equipment reliability, supporting production performance, and driving continuous improvement across the site. Key Responsibilities • Diagnose and resolve electrical, automation, and control system faults to minimise production downtime., • Deliver both planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance activities across a range of automated manufacturing equipment., • Work with PLCs, HMIs, robotics,, • Assist with the commissioning, installation, and integration of new machinery and automation projects., • Monitor equipment performance, identifying trends and implementing improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency., • Take ownership of maintenance activities, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and to agreed timescales., • Support root cause investigations and implement robust corrective actions to prevent recurring issues., • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, equipment uptime, quality, and waste reduction., • Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, spare parts records, and technical reports., • Collaborate closely with production, engineering, and wider site teams to achieve operational objectives. Essential Requirements • HNC in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline., • Time-served electrical apprenticeship., • Strong experience working with robotics., • Strong PLC and HMI experience, particularly Siemens TIA, programming capability., • Vision Technology Exposure., • Strong background in data usage, monitoring, and control., • Certified training in HMI and PLC systems., • Able to work on own initiative and liaise effectively with functions and departments at all levels of the company., • Computer Literate in Word, Outlook, Excel, • Open, honest, and effective communicator., • Committed to continuous improvement with a strong safety mindset., • Organised and methodical, with a results-driven approach., • Flexible, with sound decision-making and problem-solving skills., • Personable and approachable., • Positive, can-do attitude This role would suit candidates from an automated manufacturing, automotive, FMCG, packaging, or high-volume production background with strong automation, robots and controls experience. If you are an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician with Controls/Automation experience and would like to be considered for this role, please click apply now