AUTOMATION ENGINEERJob Title – Automation Engineer Location – Cardiff Salary – £55,000 – £60,000 (DOE) Shift – Monday to Friday (8:00am – 4:00pm + call-out support) Job Role of the Automation Engineer A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for an Automation Engineer to join a highly automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This is a standalone specialist role where you will take full ownership of all automation systems on site, making it ideal for a driven engineer looking to step into a position with real autonomy and impact.The company has invested heavily into its production capabilities and operates across 14 production lines, supplying major retailers and global brands. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced FMCG environment where you will play a key role in improving reliability, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement across automation systems.You will be responsible for PLC systems, robotics, vision systems, and overall control architecture, ensuring optimal performance and standardisation across site.Sector – Factory Automation / FMCG Manufacturing Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Automation Engineer Strong experience with PLC systems within a manufacturing environmentExperience ina PLC or Automation engineering position Desirable Requirements for the Automation Engineer Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix)Experience supporting and fault-finding on robotics and automation systemsStrong understanding of control systems, integration, and industrial networksExperience with Siemens, Omron, or Mitsubishi PLCsExperience with robotics (ABB, Fanuc, Mitsubishi)Experience with vision systems (Keyence, Thingtrax)Experience integrating PLCs with SCADA/MES systems Key Responsibilities Own and maintain all PLC systems across siteSupport and optimise robotics and vision systemsLead fault finding and root cause analysisDevelop and enforce PLC programming standardsManage backups and version control processesIntegrate systems with SCADA/MES for data and OEE reportingSupport capital projects from design through to commissioningCollaborate with engineering, operations, and IT teamsEnsure compliance with machine safety standardsCoach and support engineers to improve automation capability The Automation Engineer will benefit from: Working for a market-leading FMCG manufacturing businessHigh level of autonomy in a specialist roleCompetitive salary package (£55,000 – £60,000)Benefits including pension, maternity/paternity, and death in serviceOpportunity to work with advanced automation and roboticsLong-term stability within a well-established organisationJBRP1_UKTJ