Senior Controls System & Instrumentation Engineer

Flogas; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Controls System & Instrumentation Engineer to design and troubleshoot control systems. This role offers opportunities to work towards innovative renewable energy solutions while providing job security in a supportive environment. Comprehensive employee benefits including 25 days holiday and pension scheme included.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution

Life assurance up to 4 times salary

Health Cash plan up to £900/year

Discounted gym membership

Fully funded eye tests and glasses contribution

Annual flu vaccination

Retail discounts at 900 stores

Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits

Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 helpline

One volunteering day annually

Monthly employee recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience in installation and servicing of electrical control systems.
• Ability to diagnose faults on electrical installations with measuring instruments.
• Experience providing out-of-hours support for infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, install, and commission control systems.
• Troubleshoot across customer sites and depots in the UK.
• Support energy transition towards renewable technologies.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Installation and servicing of control systems

Ability to read line drawings and P&ID's

Monitoring PLC operation

Electrical installations measurement

Job description

Senior Controls System & Instrumentation Engineer

Salary: £34,316.98 - £50,826.36

Hours: 40

Location: Knowsley

Join us at Flogas, where we support your development with training, benefits, and opportunities within our team of 1,350 professionals.

Flogas is committed to doing energy right by customers across the country. Our team includes Drivers, Technicians, Customer Experience experts, Site Managers, Engineers, and Electricians, all working together to serve our customers effectively.

Role Overview: Senior Controls System & Instrumentation Engineer

The Electrical Controls and Instrumentation (E,C&I) technician, reporting to the Head of Engineering Services, will design, develop, install, and commission control systems and instrumentation used to monitor and control processes at customer sites and Flogas depots nationwide, including troubleshooting on-site across the UK.

We are transitioning towards 100% renewable energy by 2040, supporting customers in reducing carbon emissions and exploring new technologies such as heat pumps, solar panels, bio-fuels, and renewable gases. This role offers job security and the chance to be part of innovative initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• Installation and servicing of safety, security, energy delivery, communication, and process control systems.
• Fault diagnosis on electrical installations, including measuring and indicating instruments for process control variables, PLCs, motors, valves, lighting, and gas detection systems.
• Ability to read and interpret line drawings, P&ID’s, and FDS documents.
• Monitoring PLC operation and associated equipment.
• Providing out-of-hours support for infrastructure and external customers.

Benefits

We value our employees and offer comprehensive benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays, with an option to buy 5 additional days
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• Life assurance up to 4 times salary
• Health Cash plan up to £900/year
• Discounted gym membership
• Fully funded eye tests and glasses contribution
• Annual flu vaccination
• Retail discounts at 900 stores
• Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits
• Training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 helpline
• One volunteering day annually
• Monthly employee recognition awards

About Flogas

We serve hundreds of thousands of customers across Britain, connecting them to energy when and where they need it. Backed by Group DCC, we are one of the largest LPG suppliers in the UK, investing in infrastructure and innovation to achieve our goal of delivering 100% renewable energy by 2040. Join us for a future-proof career.

Our Commitment to Equality

Flogas is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels engaged, motivated, and proud to work with us.