Automation Engineer

Job Description:

Salary: Up to £60,000 for an experienced Engineer
Hours: 8am-5pm (Days)
Benefits: Private Health Cover, 3/5 Pension, 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Automation Maintenance Engineer to join a specialist precision-engineering environment working on small, intricate machinery. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, problem-solving, and continuous learning.

You will work as part of a small, supportive team, with full training provided on the company's bespoke machinery. Adaptability and a willingness to learn are essential.

• Maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement on precision packaging machinery (small components up to 20mm).

• Work across hydraulics & pneumatics, conveyors, motors, and pumps.

• Electrical work including single/3-phase systems, sensors, relays, drives, and inverters.

• PLC fault finding (Siemens / Allen-Bradley).

• Hands-on involvement in small technical projects and upgrades.

• Support ongoing development of specialist and intricate equipment.

• Work with ABB/Epson robotics depending on experience.

• Time-served engineer with 5+ years of maintenance experience.

• Experience in precision environments (e.g., packaging, robotics, tooling, small-scale automation).

• Robotics experience (ABB/Epson) desirable.

• Strong fault-finding ability across mechanical and electrical systems.

• Adaptability, willingness to learn, and a proactive mindset are essential.

• Work with unique, specialist machinery not found in standard industrial settings.

• Full training tailored to your background.

• Small team environment with clear progression opportunities.

• Stable day shift pattern - excellent work-life balance.

• Competitive package including private health cover.