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Automation Engineer

Wigan Warrington Manchester Liverpool / UK Wide

Initial 3-month contract (likelihood of extension)

Rates: £30.00p/h - £32.50p/h (Outside IR35)

Electrical / Control Panels / Automation / Installation / Food / Beverage

I am working with a key client based in the Northwest who are looking for an Automation Engineer to join their business on a contract basis. My client are leaders in the build and instal of mechanical equipment within the FMCG industries. This contract is an initial 3 months however there is a strong likelihood of extension.

As a skilled Automation Engineer, you will require to conduct the following duties:

Working UK wide as an Automation Engineer within Food & Beverage industries
Test and troubleshooting after installation is complete
Assist with any wiring and installation where necessary
Work closely with electrical team to ensure the product is to customer satisfaction
Work autonomously and independently as well as in a team
The successful Automation Engineer will need to have the following attributes:

Strong understand of PLCs with hands on experience
Understand how to build large complex panels
Strong background in wiring & automation within manufacturing
Happy to work away anywhere in the UK & Ireland
Experience within engineering in FMCG or related industries
Strong communication skills, working closely with electrical engineers
The benefits of this position:

Outside IR35 – Limited co. contractors
Working with world leaders within food & beverage
Expensed travel & accomodation when working on site
10 hour days (up to 70 hours p/w)
I am looking to speak to talented Automation Engineers who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information please contact Dom Firth ((phone number removed)), Recruitment Consultant at ATA Recruitment.

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