Automation Technician
Employer undisclosedRole managed by a recruiter
Provide technical support, maintenance & upgrades for automated warehouse systems.
1 months ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
North West, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Role
What you would be doing
software updates
system enhancements
emergency repairs
automated warehouse
technical documentation
preventive maintenance
- Coordinate with third-party service companies
- Carry out software updates, system enhancements, and emergency repairs
- Support ramp-up phases of new automated warehouse installations
- Supervise electrical and mechanical adjustments on-site
- Maintain technical documentation and reports (incidents, improvements, PMs)
- Deliver technical support and preventive/corrective maintenance on automated systems
- Plan, quote, and execute after-sales service jobs
- Analyse and diagnose electrical, mechanical, and PLC control issues
What you bring
step7
tia portal
profibus
profinet
plc
customer service
We’re looking for a skilled Automation Service Technician to provide technical support, maintenance, and continuous improvement for automated warehouse solutions.
- Ability to read schematics, diagnose faults, and manage multiple tasks
- Background in automation, robotics or electronics (electrical bias preferred)
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet)
- Experience in automation, industrial maintenance, or commissioning
- Knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens Step7, TIA Portal)
- UK driving licence & passport, with willingness to travel and cover out-of-hours work
- Strong customer-facing and troubleshooting skills
- Opportunity to grow your career in one of the most critical sectors today: logistics and automation.
- Bonus if you have experience in the warehousing or logistics installation industry
- Fully expensed company car/van
- Work from home with autonomy and flexibility
- Ongoing training and development in the latest technologies
- Competitive salary + overtime opportunities
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Your recruiter
Your recruiting firm
- Founded by industry expert Ashley Beck after spotting flaws in traditional agencies, the firm launched with a mission to simplify global recruitment.
- Operating internationally, they’ve filled roles across the UK, US, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, South Korea and the Benelux region.
- They focus on mid‑ to senior‑level positions in automation, materials handling and technical operations.
- Revenue streams come from retained and contingency search assignments for global manufacturers and logistics providers.
- Typical projects include sourcing talent for robotics, pallet racking, forklifts, conveyors, machine vision and IoT roles.
- They’ve built long‑standing partnerships through deep discovery processes that go beyond quick placements.
- An unusual strength is the dual‑base setup in the UK (Tamworth) and US (Milwaukee), enabling transatlantic reach.
- Their founder’s background across multiple agencies fuels a consultative, relationship‑driven approach.
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