Control System Engineer

Hunter Selection Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Bedfordshire is looking for a Control System Engineer to maintain and repair electrical and electronic control systems. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years experience in automation, alongside a level 3 apprenticeship. Key responsibilities include fault finding on PLCs and supporting the engineering team. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension matching, and healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

Up to 10% match pension

BUPA Healthcare Cashplan

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Staff Discounts Platform

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in controls/automation.
• Completed a time-served apprenticeship.
• Must have 18th Edition certification (beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and rectify faults on all site electrical & electronic controls systems.
• Work closely with shift engineering team on major PLC/electrical issues.
• Design and modifications of existing electrical systems.

Skills

Controls / automation experience

PLC - electrical fault finding & diagnostics

Electrical installation, commissioning, testing & inspection

Problem-solving skills

Network systems experience

Education

Time-served apprenticeship - Level 3 or higher

Tools

PLC programming

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

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Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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