Project & Automation Engineer

Posting date:	16 June 2025
Salary:	£50,000 to £60,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	16 July 2025
Location:	NG6 8UZ
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Ambitions Personnel
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	SAEYE-15500

Summary

Project & Automation Engineer ️

The Opportunity:
Join a fast-growing, innovation-led food manufacturer on a mission to shake up the industry with smarter, faster, more automated production. If you love building systems, solving real-world problems, and getting your hands dirty — this one’s for you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and support automation upgrades and process improvement projects.

  
  

• Design, build, and install control panels, mechanical rigs, and automation systems.

  
  

• Modify and program PLCs and HMIs (Siemens, Omron etc.).

  
  

• Install and calibrate sensors, motors, solenoids, and safety systems.

  
  

• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and tech teams on new equipment and upgrades.

  
  

• Help build out a workshop from scratch — spec the kit, tools, and layout.

  
  

• Support junior engineers and contribute to a high-performance, hands-on culture.

  
  What You’ll Need:

  • Proven experience in automation/controls engineering within FMCG or food manufacturing.

    
    

  • PLC/HMI programming knowledge and a strong grasp of control systems and sensor logic.

    
    

  • Mechanical skills including fabrication and welding (MIG/TIG).

    
    

  • A proactive, solutions-led mindset with the ability to take projects from concept to commissioning.

    
    

  • Awareness of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.

    
    The Vibe:

    • 60/40 split of mechanical and electrical work — or tailored to your strengths.

      
      

    • Real autonomy — take ownership of projects, not just tasks.

      
      

    • Workshop setup and tech decisions in your hands.

      
      

    • Role can evolve into a technical specialist or leadership track.

      
      Perks:

      • £50–60k DOE

        
        

      • Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00 (weekend OT or TOIL available)

        
        

      • Private medical (AXA)

        
        

      • £250 L&D + £100 wellbeing allowance

        
        

      • 28 days holiday + birthday off + option to sell back a week

        
        

      • Volunteer day + quarterly socials + product discounts

        
        

        Give me a call on 07810 022392 / 01636 611320…… happy to take calls after 5pm or What’s app me and I’ll call you back!

        Email me at jo.botton@ambitionspersonnel.com.

        LinkedIn Jo Botton – drop me a message if that's easier.

        Don't worry about having an up to date CV, we can sort that out later.

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