Controls Engineer (Progression to Systems Engineer)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Training

Progression

Healthcare

Pension

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Controls Engineer in Warrington with PLC programming and configuration expertise, offering a clear path to become a Systems Engineer through structured training.

You will work on bespoke distributed control systems for industrial automation across sectors, travel nationally and offshore for commissioning approximately one week per month, with hybrid working up to 3 days home per week and a generous package.

Qualifications

• Experience in PLC programming and configuration for distributed control systems.
• Familiar with RTU or SCADA programming.
• Willing to travel nationally and stay away for 1 week per month.

Responsibilities

• Programming and configuring distributed control systems for industrial automation.
• Training on DCS programming and configuration.
• Managing complex projects and acting as the face of the business.
• Hybrid working with up to 3 days at home per week.
• Travel nationally and offshore to sites for commissioning up to one week per month.

Skills

PLC/SCADA programming experience

Travel willingness

Job description

Controls Engineer (Progression to Systems Engineer)

£42,000 - £47,500 (OTE 65K) + 7K Car Allowance + Bonus + Training + Progression + Healthcare + 12% Pension

Warrington, Cheshire

Are you a Controls Engineer with PLC Programming and Configuration experience looking for the opportunity to progress and become a Systems Engineer, offering responsibility over complex projects and structured training to become a Distributed Control Systems expert?

Do you want to work for a global OEM with a reputation for building the safest and most redundant integrated systems on the planet?

In this role you will trained on the programming and configuration of bespoke distributed control systems used in the automation of industrial processes through the manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, energy and oil & gas industries. Occasionally, perhaps once a month, you will go on‑site to assist in the commissioning of the systems. This could be on off‑shore Rigs or throughout the UK, with overtime and bonuses paid for your hard work.

This company employ 20,000 employees globally and are market leaders in the design, installation and service of advanced industrial automation technology. They are currently striving towards achieving net zero and have sustainability at the heart of their business. They pride themselves on delivering the most reliable distributed control systems on the planet.

This role would suit a Controls Engineer who can programme and configure PLC's, RTU's SCADA or similar from scratch looking for the opportunity to progress and advance their career through structured training to become an expert Systems Engineer.

The Role:

• Programming and Configuring distributed control systems used for industrial automation
• Training on DCS Programming & Configuration
• Managing complex projects and acting as the face of the business
• Flexible hybrid working with up to 3 days at home per week
• Flexible hours - option to work a compressed fortnight and have every other Friday off
• Travelling nationally and off‑shore to sites to assist with commissioning of new equipment, up to one week per month

The Person:

• Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer or similar
• PLC, RTU or SCADA Programming and Configuration experience
• Willing to travel nationally and work away 1 week per month

Job Reference: BBBH 26003c

Keywords: Electrical, Engineer, Service, PID, Controls, Automation, PLC, DCS, RTU, SCADA, Maintenance, Systems, Off Shore, Programmer, Distributed, Pharma, Oil, Programming, Energy, Gas, Industrial, Merseyside, Liverpool, Runcorn, Cheshire

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer or similar
• PLC, RTU or SCADA Programming and Configuration experience
• Willing to travel nationally and work away 1 week per month