Project & Automation Engineer
1 month ago
Nottingham
Job Title: Project & Automation Engineer Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 Location: Nottingham Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (direct with employer) Overview The Flavour Network are partnering with a fast-growing food manufacturer in Nottingham to recruit a Project & Automation Engineer. This role suits a genuine “tinkerer” who enjoys transforming ideas into practical solutions. As the Project & Automation Engineer, you'll design, build, and commission automation systems that enhance efficiency and decrease manual workload, guiding projects from concept to completion. As a Project & Automation Engineer, you will work closely with the Production and Engineering teams to deliver smart, reliable solutions that support long-term growth. If you enjoy solving complex challenges and creating bespoke systems where your ideas are truly implemented, this role is perfect for you. Key Responsibilities for the Project & Automation Engineer • Design, fabricate, and install mechanical improvements, rigs, and production aids, • Build and wire control panels (VFDs, relays, contactors, PLCs), • Programme and modify PLCs and HMIs for automation upgrades, • Install and calibrate sensors, solenoids, motors, and safety devices, • Lead or support CAPEX and process improvement projects from concept to commissioning, • Collaborate with Production teams to trial and optimise automation systems, • Maintain accurate documentation for installations and improvements, • Install and commission new machinery and production line changes, • Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards, • Support and mentor junior engineers or apprentices Requirements for the Project & Automation Engineer • Proven experience in controls and automation engineering within food, FMCG, or manufacturing environments, • Strong PLC and HMI programming skills (e.g. Ladder Logic, Mitsubishi, Omron), • Experience designing, building, and wiring electrical control panels, • Hands-on mechanical fabrication skills (MIG/TIG welding, cutting, assembly), • Solid understanding of sensors, control systems, and integration, • A practical, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to turn concepts into working systems, • Self-motivated with strong ownership of projects from start to finish, • Effective communicator with good documentation skills, • Creative and innovative thinker who enjoys both hands-on work and strategic problem-solving What’s on Offer for the Project & Automation Engineer • Competitive salary + a fantastic Benefits Package, • Opportunity to work on exciting, bespoke engineering projects, • A supportive environment where your ideas are implemented, • Real ownership and autonomy in your work, • Career development within a growing and forward-thinking business If you’re an engineer who loves building, improving, and bringing ideas to life, we’d love to hear from you