Control & Automation Engineer

Nine Twenty; Fort William; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Fort William is seeking a talented Controls & Automation Engineer. In this role, you'll maintain and improve control systems and support engineering projects, while mentoring new engineers. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including relocation support and an annual bonus scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus responsibility payment

Relocation support up to £8,000

Sign-up bonus equivalent to one month’s salary

3 months’ rent paid

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Pension contributions up to 9%

AVIVA Life Assurance (6x salary)

Private medical insurance

Onsite gym and wellness initiatives

Education Support Grant – £1,000 per child

Extensive employee discounts

Qualifications

• Electrical and instrumentation knowledge required.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA necessary.
• PLC programming skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve site control systems.
• Lead and support engineering projects across the smelter.
• Deliver technical expertise in control systems troubleshooting.
• Provide support to electrical engineering capital projects.
• Mentor and coach engineers and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with site HSEQ standards.

Skills

Electrical and instrumentation knowledge

Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA

PLC programming skills

Education

HND or above in an engineering discipline

Job description

Controls & Automation Engineer – Highlands (Fort William)

Salary up to £55k plus £3k responsibility payment

Excellent benefits (more details below)

Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing are delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a Controls & Automation Engineer to join their site in Fort William.

This is a diverse and rewarding role where you will be responsible for maintaining and improving control systems across the site, ensuring smooth recovery from system failures, and supporting wider engineering projects. It’s an opportunity to work in a challenging, hands-on environment where no two days are the same – from troubleshooting and project delivery through to mentoring and coaching the next generation of engineers.

Why Fort William?

Known as the UK’s outdoor capital, Fort William is surrounded by stunning scenery, offering hundreds of activities for outdoor enthusiasts – from hiking Ben Nevis to exploring lochs, cycling, or skiing in the winter. The Highlands offer a slower pace of life, tight-knit communities, and a unique lifestyle away from city pressures, while still being within easy reach of Glasgow (~2h) and Edinburgh (~2h20m).

The Role:

• Maintain and improve site control systems, minimising downtime and ensuring efficient recovery after faults.

• Lead and support engineering projects across the smelter and hydro-scheme (24/7 operation).

• Deliver technical expertise in control systems troubleshooting and process optimisation.

• Provide support to electrical engineering capital projects.

• Mentor and coach engineers and technicians, sharing knowledge to build team capability.

• Ensure compliance with site HSEQ standards, legislation, and safe systems of work.

Working Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm

• Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm

Essential experience:

• Electrical and instrumentation knowledge.

• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA.

• PLC programming skills.

• HND or above in an engineering discipline.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary + responsibility payment.

• Relocation support up to £8,000 (as per HMRC guidelines).

• Sign-up bonus equivalent to one month’s salary (less tax/NI).

• 3 months’ rent paid.

• Annual bonus scheme.

• 25 days annual leave + 8 public holidays.

• Pension contributions up to 9%.

• AVIVA Life Assurance (6x salary).

• Private medical insurance / healthcare plan.

• Onsite gym and employee wellness initiatives.

• Education Support Grant – £1,000 per child in university (paid annually).

• Extensive employee discounts and recognition programme.

Apply now or contact:

Caroline Strachan

07825 450 978

[e-mail]