Technical Specialist

Pioneer Selection Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Controls Automation Engineer for their fully automated site in Trentham. The role offers excellent training, unlimited progression opportunities, and requires strong PLC knowledge and engineering qualifications. Responsibilities include maintenance, fault finding, and modifying PLC programs, particularly with Siemens and Allen Bradley systems. Competitive salary of £55,000 and various benefits are included.

Benefits

Pension

Overtime

Industry-leading training

High-level role within a reputable company

Qualifications

• Strong controls/PLC knowledge and experience required.
• Engineering qualifications are necessary.
• Experience with Siemens or Allen Bradley PLCs and ability to modify programs essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance.
• Fault finding and making modifications to PLC programs.
• Interact with the latest Siemens PLC software.

Skills

Strong controls/PLC knowledge and experience

Engineering qualifications

Experience with Siemens or Allen Bradley PLCs

Ability to modify programs

FMCG background desirable

Job description

Controls Automation Engineer - Fully Automated site!

Salary: £55,000

Shift: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off - repeat

Location: Trentham

Overview

We are currently recruiting a Controls Automation Engineer to join a UK leading logistics company. The role will be based in a fully automated facility and offers unlimited progression and technical development. You will receive industry‑leading training on an ongoing basis and have clear progression routes into higher roles.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and making modifications to PLC programs. The role involves working with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs, and requiring interaction with the latest Siemens PLC software.

Skills required

• Strong controls/PLC knowledge and experience
• Engineering qualifications
• Experience with Siemens or Allen Bradley PLCs and ability to modify programs
• An FMCG background is desirable (but not mandatory)

Benefits

• Working with a UK leading logistics company
• Full automated site environment
• Pension, overtime and industry‑leading training
• A high‑level crucial role within a reputable company

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, please click apply at the bottom of this advert. For further details contact Lewis Wall.

Recruiter Details

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and conditions apply – please see our website for further details.