Controls Engineer

Recruti4staff; Telford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Telford is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to specify, design, and install PLCs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least four years of experience, particularly with Rockwell PLCs. This permanent position offers a salary between £36,000 and £39,000 along with generous holidays and benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Free parking

Extra holiday after a year of service

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in electrical and electronic engineering.
• At least four years of relevant industrial experience.
• Experience of programming Rockwell PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, execute and install PLCs ensuring compliance.
• Develop software for control system applications.
• Support and modify existing control systems as needed.

Skills

PLC Controls Engineering

Rockwell PLCs

Electromechanical Systems

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading manufacturer, in their search for a Controls Engineer to work in their leading facility in Telford.

This is a great opportunity for a PLC Controls Engineer to join a well‑known manufacturing business in the heart of Telford. The company is looking for someone with experience on Rockwell PLCs.

Offer

• Permanent position
• 8.30 am – 5.00 pm Monday to Friday, with flexibility for slightly different hours
• Salary of £36,000 – £39,000 per annum (D.O.E)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, an additional 5 service days on offer
• Pension scheme at auto‑enrolment rates
• Free parking
• Training and development opportunities
• After a year’s service benefits include extra week’s holiday, life cover, health cash plan plus flexible benefits.

The Role of the Controls Engineer

• Expertly specify, design, execute and install PLCs and related electrical, electronic, and electro‑mechanical equipment, ensuring legislative compliance and adherence to all relevant standards.
• Develop software for all control system applications to ensure maximum productivity from plant through reliability and standardisation, both technical and operator interface.
• Support existing electrical, instrumentation and control systems and ensure requests for change or assistance are satisfied in accordance with existing standards, with all modifications recorded and approved.
• Recommend improvements or replacements to enhance reliability, safety or production through expert product knowledge.
• Be familiar with Rockwell products, new releases and applications where the product is in use elsewhere.
• Demonstrate a pragmatic, insightful, and logical approach to problem solving and continually challenge traditional methods while thinking about simplification, standardisation and improvement.

What our client is looking for in a Controls Engineer

• Educated to degree level in electrical and electronic engineering.
• At least four years of relevant industrial experience.
• Knowledge of H&S requirements regarding control systems, robotics and human interface.
• Work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience of working with Continuous Improvement processes.
• Knowledge of process and packaging machinery operation and process pipework systems, to complement the control system design and programming work.
• Experience of programming Rockwell PLC systems.

Alternative job titles

Controls Engineer, Rockwell PLC, Multi‑Skilled Engineer, Electrical Maintenance

Commutable From

Telford, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Cannock, Bridgnorth, Shifnal, Newport, Market Drayton

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