The Flavour Network
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Job Title: Project & Automation Engineer Salary: 55,000 - 60,000 Location: Nottinghamshire Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (Direct with Employer) Overview The Flavour Network are partnered with a growing food manufacturing business in the East Midlands to recruit a Project & Automation Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineering professional to lead and deliver a range of automation, process improvement, and capital projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will take ownership of projects from initial concept through to installation, commissioning, and handover, combining practical engineering expertise with strong project delivery skills. Working closely with Production and Engineering teams, the Project & Automation Engineer will play a key role in identifying opportunities for improvement, designing and implementing engineering solutions, and supporting the site's ongoing investment programme. This is a varied role that requires both technical problem-solving and a willingness to be actively involved on the factory floor, whether fabricating equipment, building control systems, supporting commissioning activities, or delivering automation improvements. The position offers significant autonomy, technical variety, and the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to manufacturing performance, efficiency, and future site development. Key Responsibilities for the Project & Automation Engineer Lead and deliver automation, engineering, and continuous improvement projects from concept through to commissioning Design, fabricate, and install mechanical improvements, bespoke equipment, and production aids Build, wire, and modify electrical control panels, including VFDs, relays, contactors, and PLC systems Programme and modify PLCs and HMIs to support automation and process improvements Install and calibrate sensors, solenoids, motors, drives, and safety devices Support the planning and delivery of CAPEX projects across the manufacturing site Install, commission, and optimise new machinery and production line upgrades Work closely with Production teams to trial, evaluate, and implement engineering improvements Maintain accurate project documentation, technical drawings, and engineering records Ensure all projects and installations comply with food safety, quality, and health & safety standards Support and mentor junior engineers or apprentices where required Requirements for the Project & Automation Engineer Proven experience within a food manufacturing, FMCG, or manufacturing environment Strong understanding of automation, controls, and production machinery PLC and HMI programming experience (Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, or similar) Experience designing, building, and wiring electrical control panels Hands-on mechanical engineering and fabrication skills, including MIG and TIG welding Knowledge of sensors, drives, control systems, and automation integration Experience delivering engineering projects from concept through to implementation A practical and solutions-focused approach with strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and take ownership of projects Strong communication and documentation skills What's on Offer for the Project & Automation Engineer Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package Opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging engineering projects A highly autonomous role with genuine ownership of projects A supportive environment where engineering improvements are encouraged and implemented If you're an engineer who enjoys designing, building, improving, and delivering practical solutions that make a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Title: Project & Automation Engineer Salary: 55,000 - 60,000 Location: Nottinghamshire Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (Direct with Employer) Overview The Flavour Network are partnered with a growing food manufacturing business in the East Midlands to recruit a Project & Automation Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineering professional to lead and deliver a range of automation, process improvement, and capital projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will take ownership of projects from initial concept through to installation, commissioning, and handover, combining practical engineering expertise with strong project delivery skills. Working closely with Production and Engineering teams, the Project & Automation Engineer will play a key role in identifying opportunities for improvement, designing and implementing engineering solutions, and supporting the site's ongoing investment programme. This is a varied role that requires both technical problem-solving and a willingness to be actively involved on the factory floor, whether fabricating equipment, building control systems, supporting commissioning activities, or delivering automation improvements. The position offers significant autonomy, technical variety, and the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to manufacturing performance, efficiency, and future site development. Key Responsibilities for the Project & Automation Engineer Lead and deliver automation, engineering, and continuous improvement projects from concept through to commissioning Design, fabricate, and install mechanical improvements, bespoke equipment, and production aids Build, wire, and modify electrical control panels, including VFDs, relays, contactors, and PLC systems Programme and modify PLCs and HMIs to support automation and process improvements Install and calibrate sensors, solenoids, motors, drives, and safety devices Support the planning and delivery of CAPEX projects across the manufacturing site Install, commission, and optimise new machinery and production line upgrades Work closely with Production teams to trial, evaluate, and implement engineering improvements Maintain accurate project documentation, technical drawings, and engineering records Ensure all projects and installations comply with food safety, quality, and health & safety standards Support and mentor junior engineers or apprentices where required Requirements for the Project & Automation Engineer Proven experience within a food manufacturing, FMCG, or manufacturing environment Strong understanding of automation, controls, and production machinery PLC and HMI programming experience (Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, or similar) Experience designing, building, and wiring electrical control panels Hands-on mechanical engineering and fabrication skills, including MIG and TIG welding Knowledge of sensors, drives, control systems, and automation integration Experience delivering engineering projects from concept through to implementation A practical and solutions-focused approach with strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and take ownership of projects Strong communication and documentation skills What's on Offer for the Project & Automation Engineer Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package Opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging engineering projects A highly autonomous role with genuine ownership of projects A supportive environment where engineering improvements are encouraged and implemented If you're an engineer who enjoys designing, building, improving, and delivering practical solutions that make a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.
HR GO Recruitment
St. Neots, Cambridgeshire
Electrical Test and Assembly Technician Full-Time, Permanent Location: Cambourne - Huntingdon area Salary: Up to £40,560 PA (£20.00 p/hr) + Overtime to £30.00 p/hr (1.5x) Hours: 39 p/week, Monday to Friday, Start at 7.30 AM, Mid-day finish on Fridays Global leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke processing systems, is seeking a capable and versatile Electrical Test and Assembly Technician & to join their skilled electrical team. This hands-on role involves machine wiring, testing, and supporting the build of complex industrial machinery. Ideal for someone with a solid electrical background and a practical, solutions-focused mindset. Key Duties: Electrical wiring of machinery (sensors, motors, actuators) Functional testing, fault-finding, and I/O checks Reading schematics and BOMs Supporting factory installs and improvement projects You'll Need: Experience in machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly Ability to read electrical drawings Practical experience with a range of control devices, drives, sensors, and motors (including DOL and VFD configurations) Fault-finding and testing skills Bonus Skills: 18th Edition or similar qualifications PLC/HMI exposure Installation experience (industrial/commercial/domestic) Background in process machinery or OEM manufacturing Development & Career Progression Opportunities: This Electrical Test and Assembly Technician role offers pathways toward: Controls Engineer (PLC/HMI development, system integration) Test & Validation Technician (QA testing and diagnostics) Electrical Design Technician (via EPLAN, BOMs, and system layouts) Commissioning Engineer (machine validation, customer site testing, UK and international) Perks: Annual bonus, pension, life assurance 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing to 26 with service) Subsidised snacks, staff meals, social events Career paths into Controls, Commissioning, Design & QA Hours: Mon-Fri, 39 hrs/week. Early finish Fridays. Paid overtime available. HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer
Electrical Test and Assembly Technician Full-Time, Permanent Location: Cambourne - Huntingdon area Salary: Up to £40,560 PA (£20.00 p/hr) + Overtime to £30.00 p/hr (1.5x) Hours: 39 p/week, Monday to Friday, Start at 7.30 AM, Mid-day finish on Fridays Global leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke processing systems, is seeking a capable and versatile Electrical Test and Assembly Technician & to join their skilled electrical team. This hands-on role involves machine wiring, testing, and supporting the build of complex industrial machinery. Ideal for someone with a solid electrical background and a practical, solutions-focused mindset. Key Duties: Electrical wiring of machinery (sensors, motors, actuators) Functional testing, fault-finding, and I/O checks Reading schematics and BOMs Supporting factory installs and improvement projects You'll Need: Experience in machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly Ability to read electrical drawings Practical experience with a range of control devices, drives, sensors, and motors (including DOL and VFD configurations) Fault-finding and testing skills Bonus Skills: 18th Edition or similar qualifications PLC/HMI exposure Installation experience (industrial/commercial/domestic) Background in process machinery or OEM manufacturing Development & Career Progression Opportunities: This Electrical Test and Assembly Technician role offers pathways toward: Controls Engineer (PLC/HMI development, system integration) Test & Validation Technician (QA testing and diagnostics) Electrical Design Technician (via EPLAN, BOMs, and system layouts) Commissioning Engineer (machine validation, customer site testing, UK and international) Perks: Annual bonus, pension, life assurance 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing to 26 with service) Subsidised snacks, staff meals, social events Career paths into Controls, Commissioning, Design & QA Hours: Mon-Fri, 39 hrs/week. Early finish Fridays. Paid overtime available. HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer
Control Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Deeside, Clwyd
Maintenance Engineer Days (Electrical bias) Salary: £45 000 + 26 days holiday + pension + excellent career progression Location: Deeside Hours: Monday to Friday daytime A genuinely superb & quite unique opportunity to join a market leading business to help setting up and shaping a plant / department. Lots of opportunities for advancement. The Job: Initially help oversee installation, commissioning and start up of state of the art machinery. Working closely with market leading OEM Engineers. Ensure H&S and compliance within mechanical engineering team. Support and influence mechanical engineering strategy, ensuring strategy is delivered across the site. Support implementation of reliability to ensure min downtime through data driven approaches. The Person: Apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC level mechanical engineering or similar. Working in a heavier manufacturing environment an advantage eg paper mill, steel works, recycling, chemicals etc Understanding DCS systems an advantage Ability to be flexible and part of a dynamic and fast growing team and division that will develop and evolve. Good interpersonal skills - communication, stakeholder engagement. Nice to have but not essential: Project experience expansion, modernisation, new factory or plant build. Installation, commissioning, start-up of machines and equipment. BOAS or / and steam boiler expertise To apply send CV to Tim Fawcett at Control Recruitment Solutions or contact us via the office number. Key; control systems engineer, control systems specialist, automation engineer , controls engineer, ECI Engineer , EC engineer , electrical and automation engineer; engineering supervisor project manager; project engineer; maintenance manager; maintenance lead; mechanical supervisor; area engineer; section engineer; maintenance engineering; engineering maintenance manager; steam, comah; boiler; pressure; plant; pssr; mechanical engineering; maintenance engineer; tissue, paper, paper mill; hrsg; PLC, dcs; commissioning; superheated steam; steam generator; Manufacturing; propulsion; power; chemical; navy; marine; pressure vessels; tanks; heat exchangers; marine engineer; Plant Engineering; Marine Engineering; hydraulics; combustion engineering; renewable, biomass; CHP; combined heat and power; high pressure steam; steam; recycling; rising; reliability; turn key; bespoke; materials handling; solids handling; process machinery; aluminium; food; pharmaceutical; plastics; chemicals; feeds; mixers; hoppers; silos; tanks; heat exchangers; pressure vessels.
Maintenance Engineer Days (Electrical bias) Salary: £45 000 + 26 days holiday + pension + excellent career progression Location: Deeside Hours: Monday to Friday daytime A genuinely superb & quite unique opportunity to join a market leading business to help setting up and shaping a plant / department. Lots of opportunities for advancement. The Job: Initially help oversee installation, commissioning and start up of state of the art machinery. Working closely with market leading OEM Engineers. Ensure H&S and compliance within mechanical engineering team. Support and influence mechanical engineering strategy, ensuring strategy is delivered across the site. Support implementation of reliability to ensure min downtime through data driven approaches. The Person: Apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC level mechanical engineering or similar. Working in a heavier manufacturing environment an advantage eg paper mill, steel works, recycling, chemicals etc Understanding DCS systems an advantage Ability to be flexible and part of a dynamic and fast growing team and division that will develop and evolve. Good interpersonal skills - communication, stakeholder engagement. Nice to have but not essential: Project experience expansion, modernisation, new factory or plant build. Installation, commissioning, start-up of machines and equipment. BOAS or / and steam boiler expertise To apply send CV to Tim Fawcett at Control Recruitment Solutions or contact us via the office number. Key; control systems engineer, control systems specialist, automation engineer , controls engineer, ECI Engineer , EC engineer , electrical and automation engineer; engineering supervisor project manager; project engineer; maintenance manager; maintenance lead; mechanical supervisor; area engineer; section engineer; maintenance engineering; engineering maintenance manager; steam, comah; boiler; pressure; plant; pssr; mechanical engineering; maintenance engineer; tissue, paper, paper mill; hrsg; PLC, dcs; commissioning; superheated steam; steam generator; Manufacturing; propulsion; power; chemical; navy; marine; pressure vessels; tanks; heat exchangers; marine engineer; Plant Engineering; Marine Engineering; hydraulics; combustion engineering; renewable, biomass; CHP; combined heat and power; high pressure steam; steam; recycling; rising; reliability; turn key; bespoke; materials handling; solids handling; process machinery; aluminium; food; pharmaceutical; plastics; chemicals; feeds; mixers; hoppers; silos; tanks; heat exchangers; pressure vessels.