PLC Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are recruiting for a PLC Controls Engineer. Please read on if you're considering your next challenge.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a PLC Controls Engineer to join a well-established company specializing in the design and supply of customer standard process control systems to the FMCG industry.

• Complete project tasks (specifying, planning, testing and commissioning of control systems in conjunction with the customer, providing after‑sales service and customer training) within the quoted specification, timescale and cost targets.
• Apply procedures, guidelines, forms and examples stipulated in the quality assurance system.
• Inform the assigned project leader of any problems relating to the assigned tasks.
• Maintain project files according to company quality procedures.
• Procure help on technical and resource matters from the project leader.
• Regularly assess outstanding work, provide updates to the project leader as required and ask for support in good time.
• Hand over the project to the customer and provide after‑sales support.
• Maintain, update and archive the project documentation.
• Strive towards own project leadership responsibilities.

• Technical/Vocational diploma or degree in electrical or automation engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience working on turnkey automation and controls projects with time, cost and quality responsibilities.
• Good knowledge of design and coding of PLC/SCADA control system software (preferably Rockwell and Siemens TIA).
• Familiarity with the food processing industry is a strong advantage.
• Strong communication skills and enjoyment of leading and working in a team.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and worldwide (approximately 30‑40% annually).

• Competitive basic salary.
• Paid overtime.
• Paid premium for working night hours and bank holidays.
• Profit‑related pay based on company results.
• Bonus based on your contribution to the success of the company.
• Contribution to pension scheme.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• 25 days holidays per year plus bank holidays.

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘Apply’ to forward an updated copy of your CV.