Automation Engineer in Barnsley
Job Description
Based inCarlton, Barnsley, S71 3HF -The home of Mr KiplingSalary - Circa £60,000 per annum (including 20% Shift Premium)Permanent, Full time (Monday - Friday Rotating Days & Afters)Closing date for applications - 31st May 2026A full time, permanent opportunity has arisen at our Barnsley site for an Automation Engineer to join the team. You will be a fully engaged team member and will assist the engineering team to maintain site electrical standards and ensure the site remains compliant with electrical regulations.The successful candidate will:Drive CI initiatives with the electrical and automation agenda.Support and train engineering teams with maintenance and fault-finding activities.Be a custodian of electrical documentation, drawing and software backups to the agreed site standard.Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure site is always compliant against electrical standards.Work with the maintenance planner to schedule electrical projects.Ensure that we hold the correct electrical critical spare parts, and the consignment stock is maintained.Supervise engineers and outside contractors.What we need from you:Recognised electrical/automation apprenticeshipQualified to a minimum HNC level (or equivalent) electrical/controls discipline.Advanced PLC Skills - Allen Bradley (Rockwell Logix)Experienced with Allen Bradley servo drives, Inverters and Network controlsUnderstanding of control systems and the ability to optimize themExperience in food manufacturing is desireableWhat we offer in return:Salary circa £60,000 per annumUp to 7.5% pension contributionLife assuranceStaff discount shop on siteFree on site parkingAccess to "The Hamper", with discounts at hundreds of nationwide retailers25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysEmployee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and Other Health & Wellbeing BenefitsSharesave SchemeAt Premier foods we believe in , authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in.
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