Engineering Support Technician

ZipRecruiter; Etwall CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Engineering Support Technicians to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for maintaining and modifying innovative control systems, including SCADA and PLCs. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those passionate about engineering and technology. You'll enjoy premium rates for night work and the chance to travel throughout the UK. Join a company that values commitment, flexibility, and integrity, and be part of a supportive environment where your contributions will make a real impact.

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ, C&G or HNC in a relevant discipline.
• Ability to attain security clearance for UK airports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative maintenance and design modifications of SCADA and PLC systems.
• Provide 24-hour emergency call-out availability across sites.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Customer Service

Electrical Engineering

Controls Engineering

Education

NVQ, C&G or HNC in Electrical/Electronic/Controls

Tools

SCADA

PLC Programming

IP Network Design

Job description

Job Description

Engineering Support Technician

To £36,700 + premium hours rates, overtime, bonus and generous benefits

Derby

Our Derby based client is renowned as a market leader in the provision of innovative and bespoke integrated systems and offering a range of highest quality services that encompass Project Management and Implementation, Consultancy and Software Development to blue chip clients worldwide. As a result of continued success and an ongoing planned programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit a number of Engineering Support Technician professionals to complement their established and successful team of electrical and controls engineers.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Qualified to NVQ, C&G or HNC or above in a relevant electrical, electronic or controls related discipline.
2. Based in or able to relocate at short notice to the East Midlands region.
3. Eligible to work in the UK with immediate effect.
4. Hold a full UK driving licence.
5. Ability to attain security clearance to allow working at UK airports.
6. Willingness to travel throughout the UK and work nights on a regular basis.

There are a number of exciting opportunities for enthusiastic, ambitious and competent Engineering Support Technician professionals who are driven, ambitious and motivated team players to join the growing System Support Department. This department is responsible for the preventative maintenance and design and modification of existing SCADA, PLC and associated sub-systems, as well as providing 24-hour emergency call out availability across sites nationwide.

Full training will be provided to practical candidates who have some experience or interest in engineering and technology and who enjoy diagnosing and problem solving while delivering the highest levels of customer service. You will be willing to travel throughout the UK, working nights on a regular basis (and receiving premium rates for doing so) and will have a full UK driving licence and valid passport with no criminal convictions due to security clearances required by airport authorities.

During training, you will develop the skills to work as part of a team to design, implement and test control/integrated systems, program a variety of PLCs using Ladder Logic, Function block or Statement List methods, configure SCADA software packages, and undertake IP network design and configuration and the design and testing of ELV electrical panels.

Our client is a progressive and dynamic organisation with a strong emphasis on client relationships. They recruit only the highest calibre ambitious people with drive and enthusiasm, able to work in a friendly and supportive environment where commitment, flexibility, integrity and a sense of humour are highly valued.

Contact the Electrical Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on 01827 68400 or email your CV in the strictest confidence to [e-mail] for further details.