Automation Engineer Location: Buckinghamshire Shift Pattern: Panama Shift - 12-hour Days and Nights Salary: up to 65,000We''re seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team at a highly automated, high-volume production site. You''ll support critical production IT systems and lead optimisation initiatives that drive continuous improvement and performance. What You''ll Be Doing:Structured troubleshooting of automation systems including HMI, SCADA, and Siemens PLCsPreventive and proactive maintenance of production IT infrastructure (servers, drivers, networks)System monitoring and diagnostics to maintain uptime and performanceLeading and participating in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiativesDelivering optimisation projects with tangible outcomes What We''re Looking For:NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or Degree in an engineering disciplineExperience in automated process industries (e.g. Food, Brewing, Pharma, Chemical)Hands-on experience supporting production IT and automation systemsPLC/S7 and OAS knowledge preferredFamiliarity with Aveva Wonderware (WW), OEE, and RMS is a strong advantageExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsA proactive, team-focused mindset with a drive to share knowledge and improve systems What''s in It for You?Competitive salary with annual pay reviews24 days holiday, with the option to buy 5 additional daysMatched pension contributions up to 6% (12% total)Life assurance at 4x your salaryFlexible benefits and employee