Automation Engineer

Up to £55000 per annum + Healthcare, Save Schemes + MoreAtherton, Greater ManchesterAutomation EngineerAUTOMATION ENGINEER FMCG MANUFACTURING INDUSTRYATHERTON REGIONDAYS£55,000Benefits Include: Lucrative Matched PensionIncentive Share SchemeEnhanced Paternity & MaternityLife AssuranceDiscounted HealthCareAdditional Companies Discounts & Free BenefitsDue to continued expansion across the business, our client, a market leading FMCG manufacturer is seeking to enhance its team with the appointment of an Automation Engineer on site.This role offers the opportunity to work for a true market leader and established global brand. With progressive training and development this role allows potential promotion in the longer term. With a long established presence on a UK wide scale and a consistent order book this opportunity will appeal to a candidate looking for job security and a technical challenge.Role Description – Electrical duty holder for site– Attend daily/weekly team reviews (manufacturing and engineering)– Work with the Lead Engineers and Maintenance Manager to bridge skills gaps within the department– Manage and control site operational and engineering software– Ensure backups are maintained for all software– Ensure interface software is up to date and accessible– Assist in developing data capture hardware and software systems– Provide software troubleshooting advice and assistance were required– Work with Capex team as required to implement automation and data capture projects– Carry out regular review of PPMs to ensure suitability– Engage in CI activities when required– Document all improvements and ensure key information is delivered to all engineers and key stakeholders– Co-ordination and delivery of software engineering training to the department– Ensuring the shift engineers making best use of software systems– Maintain winning ways behaviours around company policies– Work with the shift engineers to deliver line improvements– Carry out all tasks or duties which are deemed appropriate by your line managerSkills and Qualifications – Have sound knowledge of workplace health and safety (IOSH is preferable)– Multiskilled electrically biased time served engineer – HNC level or above– Computer literate with a knowledge of CMMS systems– FMCG experience– Excellent written and verbal communication skills– Software programming capability across multiple platforms– CI experience of 5Y and 5SCompany Information As a business our client is a market leading manufacturing company with a strong presence on both a UK and global scale. With a growing portfolio of clients and plans to expand even further this role provides a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market.Alternatively call 01785 450167 for further details.Hunter Selection recruit Engineering professionals in Design, Manufacturing, Field Service, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Mechanical Engineering