Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer – £38,000 + Company Vehicle – Birmingham / Stoke-on-Trent 

Location: Birmingham / Stoke-on-Trent (Field Based)
Salary: £38,000
OTE: Competitive basic salary plus overtime and on-call opportunities
Industry: Automation

Our client is a well-established provider of automated access solutions, delivering installation, maintenance, and repair services across both residential and commercial environments. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join their field-based team, supporting customers across the Midlands region.

Benefits – Automation Engineer

• Competitive salary of £38,000
• Company vehicle provided
• Permanent, full-time position with a Monday to Friday schedule
• Overtime opportunities available for additional earnings
• Participation in an on-call rota with extra earning potential
• Stable workload across diverse projects
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Work with a respected and growing organisation

Responsibilities – Automation Engineer

As an Automation Engineer, your role will include:

• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical faults
• Installing and commissioning automatic doors, gates, and barriers
• Conducting site surveys and system inspections
• Responding to reactive breakdowns and fault-finding callouts
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and servicing
• Completing accurate job reports and documentation
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety compliance
• Managing timesheets and service records efficiently
• Participating in the on-call rota and supporting out-of-hours work when required

Requirements – Automation Engineer

• ADSA or ADIA accreditation
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working with automatic doors, gates, or barriers
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Flexible approach to work and willingness to support operational requirements
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively

Why Join?

• Join a growing organisation that values its engineers and provides a supportive working environment
• Benefit from a varied workload
• Develop your technical expertise while working with a broad range of automated access systems

Apply Now!

If you're an experienced Automation Engineer based in or near Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, or the surrounding Midlands area, this is your chance to join a respected company offering real work-life balance, strong earning potential, and professional development.

Successful candidates with the required experience will be contacted by a member of the recruitment team.

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