Automation Engineer

Samuel Frank
Boston Spa, West Yorkshire

Automation Engineer / PLC Engineer / Controls Engineer – West Yorkshire £65,000 package (includes on-call uplift) + 25 days holiday + training + company vehicle for site work An opportunity for an Automation Engineer with strong PLC fault-finding skills to join a growing West Yorkshire-based industrial automation business. This Automation Engineer role is service-focused rather than project-heavy and suits a PLC Engineer / Controls Engineer who enjoys problem-solving, variety and technical autonomy without constant long-haul travel. The Automation Engineer role -

  • Remote fault-finding and diagnostics on PLC-controlled machinery and production lines
  • Some on-site support for breakdowns and investigations
  • Typical site work: 2–3 days per week, mainly Yorkshire and Lancashire day trips
  • Mix of modern automation systems and older legacy equipment
  • Inspection, testing and reporting of electrical and control systems
On-call explained -
  • 9 days in every 28 on call
  • Includes 7 overnight on-call days
  • Home-based during on-call periods
  • Engineers currently average around two calls per week when on call
  • On-call uplift included in the £65k package
Key requirements for the Automation Engineer position -
  • Automation Engineer / PLC Engineer / Controls Engineer with PLC fault-finding experience
  • Ability to interrogate PLC code and understand logic
  • Allen Bradley, Siemens or Mitsubishi experience beneficial
  • You do not need to program PLCs from scratch
  • HNC/D in Electrical or Electronic Engineering preferred
  • 18th Edition desirable
  • Full UK driving licence essential
  • Right to work in the UK without sponsorship
Why this role stands out
  • Small, growing business with a relaxed culture
  • Strong commitment to training and professional development
  • Broad technical exposure rather than repetitive work
  • Business has more than tripled turnover year-on-year
Commutable from Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby, York, Selby, Tadcaster, Otley, Garforth, Castleford and Knottingley

Posted 2026-02-02

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