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PLC Controls Engineer

Rise10 Recruitment
Posted a month ago, valid for a month
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The PLC Control Systems Engineer role is a remote position that requires travel across the UK and Northern Ireland.
  • The salary for this position is dependent on experience, with a focus on candidates who have strong PLC programming skills, particularly with Siemens TIA Portal.
  • Applicants should have experience in programming, commissioning, and delivering automation systems, especially in the conveyor sector.
  • A full UK driving license is necessary, and experience in logistics, packaging, or airport industries is advantageous but not required.
  • The company offers benefits including a laptop, mobile phone, remote working flexibility, early finishes on Fridays, and the potential for an annual health bonus.

Role: PLC Control Systems Engineer

Location: Remote role with travel across the UK & Northern Ireland

Salary: Depending on experience

We are recruiting for a new client who are growing rapidly with two highly experienced and well-networked Directors leading the company. Our client specialise in bespoke control panels for customers across a variety of sectors, particularly focusing using upon conveyors.

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a PLC Controls Engineer to join a forward-thinking company with great ambition and you can play a key role in their journey. You'll be instrumental in programming, commissioning, and delivering automation systems to the a variety of industries.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Program and develop PLC software (Siemens TIA Portal desirable)
  • SCADA and HMI experience needed
  • Troubleshoot, test and commission PLC systems both off-site and on-site
  • Support the configuration and commissioning of automation/control devices
  • Modify existing programs per client or site specifications
  • Participate in the on-site commissioning of electrical and electronic systems

What We’re Looking For:

  • It is a remote role with travel required to clients so you need to be responsible, trustworthy and able to work under little supervision and be able to meet deadlines
  • Strong experience in PLC programming and experience on working on conveyors
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Experience in the logistics, packaging and airport industries would be an advantage, but not essential
  • Familiarity with electrical control panels and process automation
  • Experience with automation & process control equipment

Benefits:

  • Laptop & mobile phone will be provided
  • Remote working opportunity
  • Early finish on a Friday
  • Health annual bonus available

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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