Automation Technician
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- A boutique recruiter driven by founders with extensive sector expertise.
- Carved a niche in placing engineering talent across industries like data centres, power systems, and renewables.
- Operates across EMEA and the US, supporting global projects in technical and white-collar engineering.
- Focuses on both permanent and contract roles, often filling complex or critical engineering positions.
- Partners on roles in mission-critical sectors, including data centre infrastructure and renewable energy rollouts.
- Employs a network-driven model to match highly skilled engineers with niche, high-impact assignments.
Description
fault diagnosis
plc repair
site surveys
bms maintenance
scada support
system design
- Provide professional and helpful support to clients, maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.
- Assist in fault diagnosis and repair of Ignition-based front-end applications and PLC Ladder Logic.
- Take part in site visits, surveys, and documentation tasks (e.g. recording wiring layouts, equipment details, and software versions).
- Carry out basic BMS (Trend) and PLC maintenance under supervision, helping ensure system uptime and reliability.
- Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of SCADA and PLC systems in data centre environments.
- Work closely with senior engineers to learn about system design, testing, and commissioning processes.
Requirements
bms
scada
plc
ignition
control systems
communication
Clear are working with a leading provider of automation and BMS solutions for mission-critical environments. We’re looking for a motivated Data Centre Automation Technician to support ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and small project work within modern data centre facilities.
London (Home-based with travel across London and the Southeast)
Are you an enthusiastic Controls or BMS Engineer looking to build your skills and develop your career in the growing data centre industry?
This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on experience in controls or BMS systems who wants to gain more exposure to SCADA, PLC, and Ignition-based systems, while working alongside experienced engineers and receiving structured technical training.
- Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
- Willingness to travel to client sites and occasionally work flexible hours.
- Basic understanding of control systems, automation, or electrical engineering principles.
- Some hands-on experience with BMS, SCADA, or PLC systems (e.g. Trend, Siemens, Schneider, or Allen-Bradley).
Benefits
£50,000 – £55,000 Basic + Bonus + Car + Training + Career Progression + Pension + Healthcare
- Private healthcare (with option to add family).
- Overtime available.
- Ongoing training and a clear career development path into more senior engineering roles.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Pension plan.
- Industry-leading bonus scheme.