Automation engineer Work, Jobs in Ashby De La Zouch, Eng (with Salaries)

Automation Engineer
KP Snacks —Ashby-De-La-Zouch
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Employee discount
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4d
Global Technology Engineer, Automation
Reckitt —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Controls Engineer
Baker Hughes —Ashby-De-La-Zouch
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Master's degree
- Programmable logic controllers
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
11d
Embedded Software Engineer
Baker Hughes —Ashby-De-La-Zouch
- Full-time
- Remote
- C++
- Linux
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
Senior Research Engineer (SRE)- Automation Transformation
The Manufacturing Technology Centre —Coventry
- £55,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Voyage Care —Lichfield
- £58,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- SQL
- Scripting
- Work from home
12d
Modern Workplace Infrastructure Engineer
Cooper Parry —Derby
- Full-time
- Azure
- Windows
- Scripting
11d
System Engineer (Linux & Red Hat Operations)
TheNottingham —Nottingham
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Scripting
- Linux
8d
Embedded Software Engineer - UK
E-Space —Loughborough
- Full-time
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Engineering
Linux Engineer
Datapath Ltd —Derby
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- DevOps
- Maintenance
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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1d
BaSE Specialist (Automation Technician)
UPS —Castle Donington
- Overtime
- Schematics
- Supervising experience
- Programmable logic controllers
- Paid training
Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias
Trans-Continental Marketing Ltd —Coalville
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Overtime
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Controls Engineer - Manufacturing Automation - Fixed Term Contract
Caterpillar —Desford
- £42,000 - £57,000 a year
- Full-time
- Assembly
- Programmable logic controllers
- Travel
- Annual leave
IT Security Engineer
Voyage Care —Lichfield
- £55,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Analysis skills
- Travel
12d
UX Engineer (Design System / Front-End Developer)
Boots —Nottingham
- Full-time
- JavaScript
- Agile
- HTML
- Employee discount
10d
Systems Engineer (Security Remediation & Patching)
TheNottingham —Nottingham
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Communication skills
8d
Engineering Systems Support Engineer
JCB —Rocester
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Gym membership
Machine Design Engineer
The Manufacturing Technology Centre —Coventry
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CAD
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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Actemium Automation Birmingham - Control Systems Software Engineer
Actemium UK —Birmingham
- Programmable logic controllers
- Travel
- In-person
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Graduate Engineer
FEV UK Ltd. —Coventry
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills

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Automation Engineer

KP Snacks -
Ashby-De-La-Zouch

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Job details

Full-time
4 days ago

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 ashby de la zouch, eng

Automation Engineer

Global Technology Engineer, Automation

Controls Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Research Engineer (SRE)- Automation Transformation

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Modern Workplace Infrastructure Engineer

System Engineer (Linux & Red Hat Operations)

Embedded Software Engineer - UK

Linux Engineer

BaSE Specialist (Automation Technician)

Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias

Controls Engineer - Manufacturing Automation - Fixed Term Contract

IT Security Engineer

UX Engineer (Design System / Front-End Developer)

Systems Engineer (Security Remediation & Patching)

Engineering Systems Support Engineer

Machine Design Engineer

Actemium Automation Birmingham - Control Systems Software Engineer

Graduate Engineer

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