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Controls Engineer

Samuel Frank
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1SX, England

Salary

£65,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Samuel Frank is seeking a Controls Engineer for a permanent position with a Cheshire-based systems integrator, offering a salary range of £40-65k.
  • The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of relevant experience in writing PLC software from scratch, particularly with Rockwell/Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs.
  • Key responsibilities include configuring and developing PLC/SCADA software, managing the project lifecycle, and producing design documentation.
  • The role is primarily office-based with an 80/20 split, involving occasional site work in various sectors such as utilities and food & drink.
  • Candidates must possess a UK driving license and the ability to work in the UK without sponsorship, and the company supports engineers in obtaining Chartered status.

Controls Engineer Cheshire System Integrator - Permanent - £40-65k Office Based

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Controls Engineer with experience of writing PLC software from scratch for a successful Cheshire based systems integrator. Controls Engineers with experience of Rockwell / Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs and the associated SCADA software will be considered favourably.

Key aspects of the Controls Engineer position include;

  • Growing systems integrator with a full order book with opportunities for training and career progression
  • Successful Controls Engineer will be joining a systems integrator with a very good reputation and will be working alongside other high calibre, well qualified Controls Engineers
  • Configure and develop PLC / SCADA software from scratch
  • Understand and be able to deliver the project lifecycle from concept through to completion
  • Produce specifications and design documentation
  • Test and commission safely in operational end user environments
  • 80/20 split of being office based and working on site for short periods (sites are typically regional but could be national)
  • The company operates mainly in the process sector and has ongoing control system project work in the utilities, water treatment, food & drink, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors
  • A Controls Engineer who has been there and done it i.e. someone who has a combination of strong programming skills and solid documentation experience, ideally Degree qualified with more than 5 years relevant experience will be well suited
  • The company is keen to assist Controls Engineers gaining Chartered status
  • This role will suit a Controls Engineer who has had experience of working for a system integrator where full project life cycle involvement is an expectation
  • The company provides the best available equipment as well as a very professional, modern working environment for the engineering teams to deliver from
  • Controls Engineer will need a UK driving licence and be able to work in the UK without sponsorship

The office location is commutable from most of Cheshire, including places such as Manchester, Liverpool, Runcorn, Warrington, Stockport, Widnes, Chester and Northwich.

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