Senior Control Systems Engineer
Russell Taylor Group Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Stafford, Staffordshire ST16, England

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- This role involves designing, developing, and implementing PLC-based control and SCADA systems, with a focus on upgrading existing systems for improved performance.
- Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in PLC programming and SCADA configuration, using specified platforms such as Siemens and Rockwell.
- The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits including 28 days of annual leave, hybrid working options, and private healthcare.
- The company has a strong commitment to innovation and career development, having been a leader in advanced system integration for nearly 50 years.
- Willingness to travel and a full UK driving license are required for this position.
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge?
Then this may be a great opportunity for you!
What's in it for you?
28 days annual leave,
Hybrid working,
Training and development,
Modern office,
Flexible working,
On-site parking,
Pension scheme,
Life Assurance (4x annual salary),
Private healthcare,
Employee events,
Casual dress,
Lifestyle screening,
Salary sacrifices schemes,
Employee assistance mental well-being programme,
Employee discount at 100's of UK retailers.
What will you be doing?
You will be designing, developing and implementing PLC-based control and SCADA systems,
Upgrading and modifying existing systems to improve performance,
Producing functional and system design specifications,
Writing software using IEC61131 standards,
Conducting internal and customer Factory Acceptance Tests.
Where will you be doing it?
Our client has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades, they work on ambitious and leading-edge projects for some of the UK's most critical environments.
They were founded around 50 years ago and since then have been committed to develop and deliver career pathways.
What you'll need:
Minimum of 2 years' experience in PLC programming using at least one of:
Siemens PCS7 Automation Stations
Siemens TIA Portal for S7 PLCs
Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix (Studio 5000)
Schneider M580/M340 (EcoStruxure Control Expert)
Minimum of 2 years' experience in SCADA configuration using at least one of:
Siemens PCS7 OS
COPA-DATA Zenon
Siemens WinCC
Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE
Codra Panorama
Willingness to travel and work away when required
Full UK driving licence
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