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# System Support Engineers

- **Company:** Automation Experts
- **Location:** Ilkeston, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £35,000.0 - £40,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Integration, HMI Screens
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2907842956-2

## About the Role

* A full UK driving licence
 * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
 * Excellent communication and customer service abilities
 * Flexibility to travel throughout the UK as required

## Description

This is an exciting chance for Two System Support Engineers to join a rapidly growing systems integration business that has increased turnover from £3M to £15M in just three years.

Working across a portfolio of bespoke infrastructure projects throughout the UK, you'll play a key role in ensuring customers' automation and control systems operate safely, efficiently and reliably.

System Support Engineers - The Role:

From fault-finding and preventative maintenance through to system upgrades and customer support, this varied role offers the opportunity to get involved in:

 * Providing technical support to customers, responding to system issues and minimising downtime
 * Diagnosing and resolving complex automation and control system faults
 * Carrying out routine inspections, system audits and preventative maintenance activities
 * Supporting the continuous operation and reliability of PLC, SCADA and HMI systems
 * Implementing system modifications, upgrades and performance improvements
 * Providing training and technical guidance to end users and support personnel
 * Supporting infrastructure projects across multiple UK sites
 * Working closely with customers to deliver effective technical solutions
 * Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of installed control systems


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