Service Engineer - Control Systems bias

Elevation Recruitment Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Service Engineer with a focus on Control Systems to join their growing team. This role involves creating and testing PLC software, fault-finding, and working directly with customers both in the UK and internationally. The ideal candidate will have experience with Siemens and Allen Bradley platforms, alongside a strong electrical background and a flexible approach to work.

Qualifications

• Experience in service work with motion control.
• Ability to read, interpret, and change coding.
• Proficient in Siemens and Allen Bradley programming.

Responsibilities

• Creation and testing of PLC and HMI/SCADA software.
• Fault-finding and troubleshooting on customer sites.
• Communicating project status effectively to the team.

Skills

Motion control software

PLC programming

Fault-finding

Electrical diagrams

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Apprenticeship training

Tools

Siemens programming platforms

Allen Bradley

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Service Engineer - Control Systems bias, Selby

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Client:

Elevation Recruitment Group

Location:

Selby, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

06ae44c7562b

Job Views:

3

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a manufacturer based in an easily commutable location near Selby to recruit a Service Engineer with a Control Systems bias to join their team.

Our client is looking for a Service Engineer who has experience in service work, especially with motion control software on various PLC platforms, with an aptitude to read, interpret and change coding.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate needs to be flexible and happy to travel, confident and used to dealing with customers both in the UK and internationally.

Duties and responsibilities of the Service Engineer include:

• Creation and testing of PLC and HMI/SCADA software applications primarily using Siemens
• Reading, interpreting & changing code
• Fault- finding
• Read wiring and electrical diagrams
• Traceback and test IO faults
• Working on customer sites to create plans to upgrade machinery
• Commissioning on customer sites in both the UK and abroad
• Effectively communicate project status to the Service Team Lead, customers and suppliers
• Plan resource requirements with the Service Team Lead
• Provide technical input at internal and external design review meetings

To be successful in this Service Engineers role you will need the following experience/skills:

• Apprentice trained or degree qualified – Electrical biased
• Proficient in the use of Allen Bradley and Siemens programming platforms
• Integration of robotics/ vision systems/ servo drives into automation solutions.
• Background in Process Automation

Due to international travel candidates are required to have a UK passport and driving licence.

This is an exciting time to join this global innovative company as they embark on a period of growth and development.