Control System Engineer

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Bedfordshire seeks a Control System Engineer to join their engineering team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in automation, specifically with PLC systems. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing electrical systems and collaborating with the engineering team on major issues. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits such as a pension, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Up to 10% Match Pension

BUPA Healthcare Cashplan

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Cycle-To-Work-Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in controls/automation.
• Experienced in electrical installations and testing.
• 18th Edition electrical qualification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair faults on site electrical systems.
• Perform PLC fault finding, modifications, and programming.
• Design and develop obsolete motion control systems.

Skills

PLC electrical fault finding

Electrical installation

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Education

Level 3 or higher apprenticeship

Tools

PLC systems

HMi's

Servo systems

Job description

Control System Engineer

Bedfordshire (SG18)

Commutable from Bedford, St. Neots, Stevenage, Royston, Hitchin, Biggleswade, Sandy, Welwyn £52,000 + Overtime + Bonus

Monday-Friday Days

Benefits:-

• Up to 10% Match Pension, X4 Life Assurance
• BUPA Healthcare Cashplan, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• EAP, Staff Discounts Platform, Enhanced Parental Policies, Cycle-To-Work-Scheme

Our client is a leading food manufacturer, that values hard work, teamwork and developing people. They are part of a global group with multiple sites in the UK, this is one of their flagship growing operations. They are looking for a Control System Engineer to join their site engineering team.

Role & Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintain, repairing and rectifying faults on all site electrical & electronic controls systems - PLC's, HMi's, Robotics, Network Systems, Servo Systems
• PLC - electrical fault finding, modifications, basic programming
• Work closely with shift engineering team on rectifying major PLC / electrical issues
• Electrical installation, commissioning, upgrades on control panels, testing & inspections
• Project work - design & development of obsolete motion control systems, PLC's, network systems
• Design & modifications of existing electrical systems

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Must have at least 5 years experience controls / automation experience
• PLC - electrical fault finding & diagnostics
• Electrical installation, commissioning, testing & inspection
• Must have completed a time-served-apprenticeship - Level 3 or higher
• 18th Edition - beneficial
• Dealt with network systems, HMi's, servo systems
• Be a flexible character - happy to occasionally cover shifts if needed
• Ideally have worked in food manufacturing but not essential
• Must have excellent problem solving skills and understanding of relevant codes/regulations

To apply please email your CV / resume to [ [e-mail] ] - Chris Gumm - 01908 010 438

Please click 'apply' if you are interested.

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