Controls Engineer

TechNichols Resourcing Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to oversee PLC controls and systems in a manufacturing environment. This role involves leading a small team, providing technical support, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Candidates should possess strong PLC programming skills and previous experience in industrial or automated settings. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

8% bonus

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Engineering qualified with a degree or equivalent.
• Experienced in Controls / Automation Engineering Systems, specifically PLCs.
• Ability to read, write and interpret Ladder Logic.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert in control systems, primarily Siemens PLCs.
• Support equipment failures proactively and reactively.
• Lead a small team of Engineers and guide their training.

Skills

Controls Engineering

PLC Programming

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree or HND or HNC or ONC or BTEC

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Ladder Logic

Job description

Role

Control Systems Engineer / PLC Engineer / Automation Engineer

Salary

£52,000 to £58,000 per annum, plus 8% bonus and benefits

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Location

Commutable from Horsham, Crawley, Brighton, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, Dorking and surrounding areas

Company

We are currently recruiting a senior engineering role, someone to join a fast paced and manufacturing environment as their Controls / Automation Engineer.

The role is to be the technical matter expert with regards to the PLC controls and systems on-site across a range of automated equipment.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for someone to step into a leading role that will encompass leading a small small team of Engineers.

It would suit someone who has a background in controls, specifically with PLCs, and worked in a similar environment; manufacturing, production, industrial or automated all considered.

Responsibilities

• Be the technical matter expert in control systems on-site; Primarily Siemens PLCs
• Provide support proactively and reactively to equipment failures.
• Actively support all technical projects on new machinery and upgrades.
• Modify and minor programming of PLCs, via Ladder Logic.
• Provide leadership to a small team of Engineers, being on-hand and give guidance in their on-going training and development with controls and PLCs.
• Actively support a continuous improvement culture.

Requirements

• Engineering Qualified
• Degree or HND or HNC or ONC or BTEC (all considered)
• Experienced in Controls / Automation Engineering Systems, specifically PLCs
• Can read, write and interpret a statement list in Ladder Logic.
• Leadership and management experience is advantageous.
• Experienced in a similar environment industrial, manufacturing or automated
• Excellent communication skills.

Application Process

If this role sounds of interest, please apply now and send your most up to date CV to Wesley at TechNichols Resourcing to be considered. Or call TechNichols Resourcing and speak with Wesley for further information.

We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard back within 5 working days unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.