Junior PLC/DCS Controls Engineer — Hybrid + Offshore Travel

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

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,