Controls & Instrumentation Engineer (PLC Programming)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Dudley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer for a significant role in Dudley, Birmingham. This position involves programming and maintaining PLCs and HMIs in a specialized team. Ideal candidates will have experience in Ladder Logic programming and an understanding of functional safety. The job offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment focused on safety and collaboration, with no travel required as all work is site-based.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Day Shift

Qualifications

• Controls Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar role required.
• Experience in programming and modifying PLC's essential.
• Understanding of functional safety standards necessary.

Responsibilities

• Programming, modifying, and commissioning PLC's and HMI's.
• Checking and calibrating instrumentation.
• Mix of maintenance and project-based work.

Skills

PLC Programming knowledge - Ladder Logic

Understanding of Functional Safety

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC's

Siemens PLC's

Job description

Job Description

Controls & Instrumentation Engineer (PLC Programming / Maintenance)

£50,000 - £55,000 + Weekdays + Day Shift + 25 Days Holiday + Project Based

Dudley, Birmingham

Are you a Controls or Instrumentation Engineer looking for a Project & Maintenance role where you will be involved in multi-million pound projects by commissioning, programming and maintaining process control equipment?

Do you want a role on a large, complex site with recent CAPEX investment, working alongside a team of high-skilled technical experts where you will be granted autonomy, respect and recognition for your contributions?

In this role you'll be working in a specialist controls and instrumentation team in an ATEX environment. The role will involve working mostly with Allen Bradley PLC's, HMI's and instrumentation, and will be a mix of routine maintenance, installation and line adaptations. As a Controls Specialist, you'll be responsible for programming and commissioning.

This company are a long-standing manufacturer and operate a large site in North East Birmingham. They pride themselves on their safety record and comradery, with all teams being specialists in their own sectors.

This role would suit a Controls Engineer, Systems Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer with an understanding of functional safety, looking for Project & Maintenance role that offers autonomy, respect and recognition as a technical expert.

The Role

• Programming, modifying and commissioning Allen Bradley / Rockwell / Siemens PLC's and HMI's
• Checking and calibrating instrumentation
• Mix of maintenance and project based work - constantly evolving
• Adhering to international Functional Safety Standards
• No travelling - all work is on a Dudley based site
• Monday - Friday, Days based, 40 hours per week

The Person

• Controls Engineer, Systems Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer or similar
• PLC Programming knowledge - Ladder Logic
• Understanding of Functional Safety

Job Reference BBBH 22447d

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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.