Electrical Automation and Programming Technician

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with an established business who own and operate a portfolio of anaerobic digestion plants across the UK. They are looking for an experienced Electrical Automation and Programming Technician to ensure the functionality, reliability and continuous improvement of industrial automation systems.

The strategically important Electrical Automation and Programming Technician roles comes with a competitive salary, private medical and dental, car allowance and additional benefits package.

If you’re an experienced Electrical Automation and Programming Technician and are looking to work for a leading business in the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Automation and Programming Technician role

Reporting to the Group Leader you will:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve remote SCADA/PLC issues across various automation platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, WinCC, TIA Portal, etc.)
• Provide real-time technical support to commissioning and field service teams during startup and maintenance
• Configure and maintain industrial networks, remote access tools, and system alarms
• Support retrofit projects and ensure compatibility of updated automation components
• Develop, optimize, and test PLC, SCADA, HMI, and telemetry programs (e.g., Siemens S7, WinCC, C/C++, Python, Linux)
• Assist in commissioning of new systems remotely or in collaboration with field technicians
• Collaborate cross-functionally with field service, engineering, and sales for technical proposals and system design
• Create and maintain user manuals, programming standards, and operating procedures
• Document interventions, updates, and remote diagnostics using ERP/service management systems (e.g., IFS, SAP)
• Conduct risk assessments related to automation systems and proposed preventive actions
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields
• Full UK Driving Licence

Personal skills

The Electrical Automation and Programming Technician role would suit someone who has:

• Minimum 5+ years in automation programming, SCADA/PLC development, and remote technical support.
• Proficiency in Siemens (Simatic S7, TIA Portal), Rockwell, WinCC, C, C++, Python, Linux, HMI, and Visu.
• Happy to travel UK wide and also overseas
• Experience with remote troubleshooting, networking, and cybersecurity for industrial automation systems.
• Familiarity with industrial maintenance processes, ERP systems (IFS, MS Dynamics NAV), and technical documentation standards.
• Fluent in the local language and English, another language is a plus

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Automation and Programming Technician role

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Car allowance
• Private medical and dental
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional benefits discussed at interview

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