PLC Engineer

SER Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known company in hydraulic systems is seeking a PLC Controls Field Service Engineer in Leeds. This hands-on role involves installation, maintenance, and repair of PLC based control systems across various industries. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical knowledge and experience with PLC programming. This position offers competitive salary, career progression, and requires a full UK driving license. If interested, please contact Tom Brocklehurst with your CV.

Benefits

Overtime

Pension

Company van

Qualifications

• Full understanding of HSE.
• Desire to learn.
• Experiences with variable speed drives, sensors and control panels.
• Full UK Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and troubleshoot PLC Systems and associated software.
• Service and maintain electrical control panels, sensors, actuators and wiring.
• Complete service documentation including job sheets and inspection reports.
• Conduct system tests to ensure performance and safety standards.
• Diagnose and repair PLC and electrical faults on site.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical knowledge

Customer service skills

Strong communication skills

Fault finding

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Mechanical Engineering or similar field

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

My client is an established, well‑known company within the hydraulic industry. With over 50 years trading history they specialise in providing a multi service model to their clients across the hydraulic sector - being able to design, manufacture, service and install hydraulic systems. Due to growth, they are looking to add a driven PLC Controls Field Service Engineer to their successful engineering team. As a Controls Service Engineer you will be responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of PLC based control systems and electrical equipment across several industries - manufacturing, industrial and automation. This is a hands‑on position that is mobile and requires a strong technical understanding of electrical systems.

PLC Controls Field Service Engineer

Leeds

£30,000 - £40,000 DOE, Overtime, Van, Pension, mobile. (Salary increases after probation)

Extensive career progression.

Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and troubleshoot PLC Systems (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley) and associated software.
• Service and maintain electrical control panels, sensors, actuators and wiring.
• Complete service documentation including job sheets, inspection reports and customer orders.
• Conduct system tests - ensure performance, safety standards are compliant with electrical standards.
• Diagnose and repair PLC and electrical faults on site- and in workshop settings.
• Communicate effectively to clients and colleagues of issues, solutions and preventative measures.
• Operate and maintain a mobile service unit always ensuring fully stocked and presentable.
• Provide feedback to engineering teams' systems for improvements and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Full understanding of HSE.
• NVQ Level 3 - Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• Knowledge of PLC programming with fault finding ability.
• Strong electrical knowledge.
• Knowledge of PLC systems, electrical circuits and industrial automation.
• A desire to learn.
• Strong communications skills both written and verbally.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experiences with variable speed drives, sensors and control panels.
• Liaise professionally with clients and colleagues of all levels.
• Full UK Driving licence.

This opportunity is for a PLC Controls Field Service Engineer who is looking to take up their next challenge. If you are interested in this new and exciting position, then call Tom Brocklehurst on the listed number or ideally email with your current CV.