Lead Automation Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Delta Personnel is searching for Lead Automation Engineers (Electrical Bias) for a major automated warehouse operation in Northampton.

£48,048 basic salary + 21% shift premium (£10,090) = realistic annual earnings around £58,000+.

Initially:

• 06:00 – 14:00
• 14:00 – 22:00

Then expected to transition into:

• 4 on / 4 off
• 2 days / 2 nights
• 12 hour shifts

This is a static site based role supporting a highly automated warehouse operation featuring robotics, AGVs, PLC systems and advanced warehouse automation equipment.

We’re after electrically biased Lead Engineers with automation, controls and electrical maintenance experience. Mechanical knowledge and multi-skilled experience would be advantageous.

The role

• Leading engineering teams on shift
• Electrical fault finding and maintenance on automation systems
• Supporting robotics, AGVs, conveyors and automated equipment
• Supporting operational uptime and engineering performance
• Managing engineering escalations and technical issues
• Working with PLC controlled systems
• Supporting health & safety and safe systems of work
• Working closely with operational and site management teams
• Supporting continuous improvement activities

Requirements

• Relevant engineering qualification
• Electrical maintenance background
• Automation and controls experience
• Previous Team Leader or Lead Engineer experieDnce
• PLC experience
• Experience within automated or industrial environments
• Mechanical knowledge would be advantageous
• Comfortable working days and nights

Additional benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Employee ownership trust bonus opportunities
• Private medical options
• Ongoing training and development

Interested or want to find out more?

Apply now or call (phone number removed).