Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer focuses on maintain scada and plc systems within mission-critical data centre environments, including fault diagnosis.

What the role involves

• Maintain SCADA and PLC systems within mission-critical data centre environments, including fault diagnosis.
• Repair of Ignition-based front-end applications, PLC Ladder Logic, and redundant communications protocols.
• Delivering expert BMS (Trend) and PLC maintenance, ensuring maximum system uptime, reliability, and compliance with customer and regulatory standards.
• Perform detailed site surveys and documentation, gathering all necessary data (e.g. software, graphics, containment, and wiring layouts) to enable accurate task execution and seaml.
• Collaborate closely with sales, delivery, and R&D teams, translating client needs into effective control solutions while supporting pre-sales estimating, solution development, and.
• Provide exceptional customer-facing support, handling technical challenges and complaints with professionalism while maintaining long-term client trust and promoting Chartwell’s re.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant technical, electrical, mechanical, maintenance, gas, plumbing, or engineering experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

• £50,000 – £55,000 Basic (Overtime OTE £65K) + Bonus + Car + Training + Technical Progression + Pension + Healthcare.

Candidate fit

• Possess hands-on experience with PLC and SCADA systems or someone who has a strong background in BMS engineering.
• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of liaising effectively with clients, sales teams, and R&D to deliver tailored, high-reliability control solutions.
• Be highly organised and proactive, with strong problem-solving abilities and a track record of working effectively during unsociable hours when required.

Additional role context

• Are you a skilled and open-minded Controls or BMS Engineer ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment?
• This is a home-based role with regular travel to data centres across London and the Southeast.

Known job details

• Pay: £50,000 – £55,000