Junior Controls Systems Engineer ( PLC & DCS Programming)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Training

Progression

Healthcare

Pension

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking a Junior Controls Systems Engineer to programme and configure distributed control systems for industrial automation. The role includes on-the-job training in DCS programming, and the candidate will manage projects while acting as the face of the business.

The position offers hybrid working and clear progression paths. Based in Runcorn, Cheshire, the role carries a salary of £40,000–£45,000 (OTE £60k) with a £7k car allowance, bonus, training,

Qualifications

• Experience with configuring PLC/DCS systems for industrial automation.
• Willingness to travel nationally and offshore up to 1 week per month.
• Strong problem-solving and project coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Program and configure distributed control systems for industrial automation.
• Receive training on DCS programming and configuration.
• Manage complex projects and represent the company to clients.
• Support hybrid working with up to 3 days home per week.
• Possibility of a compressed fortnight with every other Friday off.
• Travel nationally and offshore to assist in commissioning of equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

DCS programming

BMS configuration

Job description

Junior Controls Systems Engineer ( PLC & DCS Programming)
£40,000 - £45,000 (OTE 60K) + 7K Car Allowance + Bonus + Training + Progression + Healthcare + 12% Pension
Runcorn, Cheshire

Are you an aspiring or Junior Control Systems Engineer with the ability to configure and program control systems from scratch, to work with a global OEM that can offer a structure career path to become an expert Systems Engineer?

Do you want a development role that will improve your technical knowledge and enable you, through guidance, to project manage commissioning both off-shore and on-shore systems whilst earning generous overtime and bonuses?

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 Junior or aspiring Control Systems Engineer looking for structured development, enabling you to project manage commissions and earn considerable bonuses whilst furthering your technical ability.

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 upto 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:

• Junior or aspiring Controls Systems Engineer
• PLC or DCS or BMS configuration and programming knowledge
• Willing to travel nationally and work away 1 week per month

Job Reference: BBBH 26003f

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.