Controls Engineer: PLC Mastery & Continuous Improvement

Probe UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Controls & Automation Engineer. This role involves diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical system breakdowns, ensuring operational efficiency, and leading PLC-related tasks. Candidates should have an engineering qualification, strong PLC knowledge, and be proactive in continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers a range of benefits, including bonuses and enhanced holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Yearly bonus

Enhanced Pension

Enhanced holiday increasing with service

Life assurance

Medicash scheme

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or equivalent engineering qualification is essential.
• Strong PLC knowledge required, including diagnosing and programming.
• Experience in delivering continuous improvement initiatives is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Identify, diagnose and rectify breakdowns in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ensure operational efficiency and compliance standards of plant and equipment.
• Lead on instrumentation and PLC-related tasks across the site.

Skills

PLC programming

Mechanical system knowledge

Electrical system knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Controls & Automation Engineer. This role involves diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical system breakdowns, ensuring operational efficiency, and leading PLC-related tasks. Candidates should have an engineering qualification, strong PLC knowledge, and be proactive in continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers a range of benefits, including bonuses and enhanced holiday entitlement.