PLC Control Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist automation company in the UK is seeking a PLC Control Engineer to design and commission bespoke automated machinery. This role offers a competitive salary of £42,000 - £47,000, a dynamic team environment, and opportunities for career progression. Candidates should have experience in control systems and PLC programming. The position involves a mix of office-based and on-site work across the UK, with some travel required.

Benefits

Overtime (1.3x)

Career Progression

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience with control systems, PLC programming, or automation projects.
• Strong electrical understanding and ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the design, development, and commissioning of bespoke automated machinery.
• Programming control systems and overseeing full project lifecycle from design to on-site installation.
• Mix of office-based and UK site work, with occasional travel and overnight stays required.

Skills

Control systems

PLC programming

Automation projects

Electrical understanding

Technical drawing interpretation

Job description

PLC Control Engineer

Workshop based with occasional sight visits commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Lichfield, Cannock, Sutton Coldfield, West Bromwich, Tamworth, Aldridge

42,000 - 47,000 + Mon - Thu (7:30am-4:30pm) +Early finish on Fridays (1pm) + Overtime (1.3x) + Career Progression

Excellent opportunity for a PLC Control Engineer to join a specialist automation company, offering long-term career progression, the chance to make a real impact, and the opportunity to work within a close-knit, high-performing engineering team.

This internationally recognised business delivers bespoke automation and testing solutions to major OEMs and Tier 1 manufacturers. With a reputation for engineering excellence and continued investment in innovation, they offer the chance to work on technically challenging, projects.

As a PLC Control Engineer, you'll take ownership of control system design, PLC/HMI software development, and the full commissioning process for advanced special purpose machinery. Working closely with both electrical and mechanical colleagues, your expertise will play a key role in delivering tailored, high-spec systems from concept through to on-site delivery.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled control engineer who wants to play a meaningful role in a growing business, contribute to cutting-edge engineering projects, and build a long-term career within a dynamic and supportive team.

The Role:

• Involved in the design, development, and commissioning of bespoke automated machinery.
• Programming control systems and overseeing full project lifecycle from design to on-site installation.
• Mix of office-based and UK site work, with occasional travel and overnight stays required.

The Candidate:

• Experience with control systems, PLC programming, or automation projects.
• Strong electrical understanding and ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel when required.

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Mark Wild at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.