Automation engineer Work, Jobs in Glenfield, Lec (with Salaries)

Automation Engineer
KP Snacks —Ashby-De-La-Zouch
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Employee discount
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Global Technology Engineer, Automation
Reckitt —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Lead Controls & Automation Engineer
GE Vernova —Rugby
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
8d
Project Engineer - Control Systems
Zenovo —Leicester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Schematics
- CAD
- Engineering
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14d
Applications Engineer - Milling
Matsuura Machinery Ltd —Coalville
- From £47,963 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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1d
IaaC Automation Engineer
KERRIDGE COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS CORP —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
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14d
Local Project Engineer Technician
Mars —Melton Mowbray
- £37,000 - £47,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Communication skills
Group Network and Implementation Engineer
Topps Tiles —Leicester
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Training & development
- Free parking
- Employee discount
7d
Cloud Engineer (111816-0626)
University of Warwick —Coventry
- £47,389 - £56,535 a year
- Azure
- University
Junior Product Engineer
Altia —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Agile
- Communication skills
- Sick pay
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Graduate Engineer
FEV UK Ltd. —Coventry
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
Automation Technician
UPS —Castle Donington
- Overtime
- Schematics
- Supervising experience
- Programmable logic controllers
- Paid training
Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician, BHX7 RME
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Hinckley
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Mechanical knowledge
- Flexible schedule
Data Engineer - AWS
The Co-operative Bank —Coventry
- £41,430 - £55,470 a year
- Full-time
- Agile
- Financial services
12d
Business System Engineer
TheNottingham —Nottingham
- £40,000 - £60,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Salesforce
- APIs
- Agile
14d
Modern Workplace Infrastructure Engineer
Cooper Parry —Derby
- Full-time
- Azure
- Windows
- Scripting
Senior IT Systems Engineer
Blue Light Card —Leicester
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- SharePoint
- Free parking
- Annual leave
14d
Site Ops & AI Automation Engineer
NEXT —Leicester
- £42,000 - £52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Scripting
- APIs
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Controls Engineer
Baker Hughes —Ashby-De-La-Zouch
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Master's degree
- Programmable logic controllers
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
Systems Engineer (Security Remediation & Patching)
TheNottingham —Nottingham
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills

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Automation Engineer

KP Snacks -
Ashby-De-La-Zouch

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
Private medical insurance
Employee discount

Qualifications

Project engineering
Engineering
Maintenance
Quality management
Programmable logic controllers
Continuous integration

Full job description

Automation Engineer
Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more)
On-site | Monday - Friday | Days (some flexibility required)

Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for an Automation Engineer to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.

About the role
You’ll be responsible for supporting and improving our automation systems, leading site projects and ensuring safe, efficient operations. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with colleagues across Engineering, Manufacturing and Technical to deliver automation solutions that make a real difference.

What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:

Competitive annual salary
Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement
Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan, Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care
KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more
KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more

What will you be doing?

Lead automation and PLC support across the Ashby site, building fault-finding capability across all shifts
Tackle automation challenges with confidence, including obsolescence upgrades and CAPEX project delivery
Collaborate with site teams, suppliers and contractors to deliver automation projects from concept to completion
Make a real impact on automation standards, training and coaching – ensuring safe systems and consistent processes
Learn and grow through cross-functional teamwork, supporting both site-driven and centrally driven engineering projects
Support 24/7 emergency cover and ensure automation systems are available and safeguarded at all times
Drive continuous improvement through Intersnack Work Systems and Initiative Management principles
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Environment and Hygiene policies, with a focus on safe working practices
Manage automation documentation, contracts and warranties, ensuring systems are fit for purpose and aligned with KP Snacks standards

Who are we?
We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

We’re committed to inclusion
We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.

We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:

Qualifications & Background:

HNC or above in an engineering discipline, or time-served apprenticeship with strong practical experience
A background in automation engineering
A solid foundation in electrical engineering and control systems

Technical Experience:

Siemens (essential) and TIA Portal (desirable but not essential)
Other PLC systems such as GX Works, CX Programmer, Rockwell Automation
MES platforms and data collection systems
Operational technology and energy management systems

Project & CI Experience:

Providing hands-on coaching and development to wider teams in automation engineering (essential)
Demonstrated experience in project engineering and management
Involvement in maintenance and continuous improvement programmes
Familiarity with quality management systems and legislative/food safety compliance
Comfortable with budgeting, CapEx processes, and procurement

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automation engineer jobs in glenfield, lec

Automation Engineer

Global Technology Engineer, Automation

Lead Controls & Automation Engineer

Project Engineer - Control Systems

Applications Engineer - Milling

IaaC Automation Engineer

Local Project Engineer Technician

Group Network and Implementation Engineer

Cloud Engineer (111816-0626)

Junior Product Engineer

Graduate Engineer

Automation Technician

Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician, BHX7 RME

Data Engineer - AWS

Business System Engineer

Modern Workplace Infrastructure Engineer

Senior IT Systems Engineer

Site Ops & AI Automation Engineer

Controls Engineer

Systems Engineer (Security Remediation & Patching)

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