Electrical & Automation Engineer
3 days ago
Chatham
Electrical & Automation Engineer Chatham, Kent Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 4 days on , 4 days off - Dayshift Alexander Steele is partnering with a successful manufacturing business seeking an Electrical & Automation Engineer to keep a high-speed manufacturing site running smoothly—delivering effective maintenance, rapid breakdown response, and continuous improvement across automation assets. Key Responsibilities • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical & automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, drives, SCADA)., • Diagnose, repair, and optimise PLC-controlled equipment (e.g., Siemens; exposure to Allen-Bradley/Omron beneficial) to minimise downtime., • Support production during shifts, ensuring on-time, in-full performance across high-speed lines (wrappers, sealers, conveyors, weighers, check-weighers, X-ray/metal detection, robotics)., • Assist with design, programming, testing and commissioning of automation changes and small projects., • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions., • Contribute to Capex and continuous improvement projects (installation, commissioning, optimisation)., • Monitor system performance, recommending improvements to reliability, safety, and productivity., • Maintain accurate documentation & backups for PLC/HMI/robotic systems and record all maintenance activities., • Provide mechanical support where required as part of a multi-skilled team., • Use the CMMS to manage PPMs, work orders, spares, and compliance records., • Adhere to Health, Safety & Hygiene standards and promote best practice., • 5+ years’ electrical experience in a high-speed manufacturing/production environment, • Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, control circuits, motors, and advanced fault-finding., • Hands-on with PLCs (Siemens essential; Allen-Bradley/Omron advantageous), HMIs, servo drives, SCADA., • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation/Maintenance., • Experienced in breakdowns, PPM, routine checks, and implementing preventative measures., • Able to read electrical drawings/wiring diagrams; competent report writing and documentation., • Proficient with CMMS and Microsoft Office., • Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and strong safety awareness., • Electrical/automation bias (≈70–80%) with willingness to support mechanical tasks (≈20–30%).