About the Company:
Part of Hill and Smith Holdings Plc, based in Middlesbrough, Lionweld Kennedy are the recognised UK’s leading supplier of Safe, Sustainable Access solutions in Steel or GRP. We have a strong heritage of supporting multiple vertical sectors with products adaptable to the latest built environments and have a modern approach backed by 100 years of experience.
Why work for us:
We are in a strong position and have the investment and appetite for growth. As part of a FTSE 250 Plc with companies based worldwide. We are part of a strong and dynamic team delivering sustainable and innovative products and services.
The Person:
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Strong time management and prioritisation skills
- Well organised and punctual
- Excellent people/communication skills
- A ‘can-do’ attitude and a keenness for professional self-development
- A thirst to take on growing responsibilities and projects.
Position Description:
To develop and integrate new automated processes, including robotics. To support the business with the programming, maintenance, and upgrading of new and existing automated equipment and processes as and when required.
Design & Development
- Design, develop, and implement new automated systems and processes to improve production capacity, efficiency, quality, and/or safety.
- Develop functional specifications, control philosophies, and system architectures for automation projects.
- Manage projects to ensure they are delivered in full, within budget, safely, on time, and to required performance standards.
- Program and configure industrial systems e.g. PLCs, “Human-Machine Interfaces”, “Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition” systems, Robotics, Vision systems, digital twins.
- Integrate automation systems with existing plant infrastructure and IT/OT systems.
- Identify opportunities to upgrade or retrofit existing automation systems.
- Support the development and implementation of wider technical innovation initiatives beyond core automation projects.
- Contribute to evaluation of emerging technologies, materials, and/or processes.
- Provide ongoing support for existing automated equipment and processes.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation including schematics, code, and operating manuals.
- Ensure all automation systems comply with relevant standards, regulations, and company procedures.
- Support risk assessments, CE marking, and safety validation activities.
Qualifications:
- BEng (Hons) or greater in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or similar relevant Engineering discipline.
Position: Full Time with an immediate start
Hours of work: Mon- Thursday 9.00am -17.00pm, Friday 8.00am – 2.00pm
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Holidays: Full time – 25 days per year (Holiday year Jan – Dec) + 8 Bank holidays, Pro rata for part time.
Life Insurance: 3 times basic salary whilst in employment
Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment if meet criteria, 5% Employee, 3% Employer. After 1 year in April – Age related up to max 6.5%.
Hill and Smith Share options scheme: When available and if applicable.
Employee Assistance Programme: Free to employees (Lifeworks)
Employee Engagement Platform offering discounts – (Rewards Gateway)
Free on-site parking.
Close proximity to Town Centre, bus & train stations
We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community, and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
All applicants will be asked to prove that they have the right to work in the UK.
