Control Systems Engineer

Russell Taylor Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A mechanical and electrical engineering company is seeking a Control Systems Engineer in Derby. The role involves software design and implementation for PLC and SCADA systems. They offer a salary between £35,000 and £55,000, along with benefits such as overtime and flexitime. Candidates should have strong programming skills in PLCs and SCADA software.

Benefits

Overtime

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexitime

Health Cash Plan & Life Assurance

Company-related performance bonus

Qualifications

• Able to program a variety of PLCs using Ladder Logic, Function block, or Structured Text methods.
• Experience in programming and configuring SCADA software packages.
• Have experience producing Function Design Specifications and detailed design specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of software design, development, and implementation for PLC and SCADA based systems.
• Be involved in the design and testing of LV electrical control panels.

Skills

Programming PLCs using Ladder Logic

Programming SCADA software

Producing Function Design Specifications

Job description

Overview

Vacancy Title: Control Systems Engineer
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Derby
Industry: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Salary: £35000 - £55000 per annum
Start Date: 2025-10-30
REF: J91985842
Contact Name: Ben Evans
Contact Email: [e-mail]
Vacancy Published: 1 day ago
Control Systems Engineer (multiple levels of seniority available)

Are you a Control Systems Engineer looking to work on the full project lifecycle of control systems projects? This opportunity is based in Derby and offers progression across multiple seniority levels.

What’s in it for you?

• £35,000 - £55,000 basic salary DOE
• Overtime
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexitime (Core Hours 09:30-16:00 Monday - Thursday, 09:30 - 13:00 Fridays)
• Health Cash Plan & Life Assurance
• Company-related performance bonus

What you’ll be doing

• You will perform all aspects of software design, development and implementation for PLC and SCADA based systems whilst also being involved in the design and testing of LV electrical control panels.

Where you’ll be doing it

• Our client has over 30 years' experience at delivering high integrity control systems in the Transport Systems, Highways, Airports and Power sectors. They work on small upgrades through to fully integrated turnkey solutions, covering all aspects of technology from control room to field devices.

What you’ll need

• You'll be able to program a variety of PLCs using Ladder Logic, Function block or Structured Text methods.
• You'll be able to program and configure SCADA software packages and User Interface mimic designs
• You'll have experience of producing Function Design Specifications, System/Detailed Design Specifications and Test Specifications

Notes

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