Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer
Doncaster | Up to £19.50 per hour + Overtime + Expenses Paid
Looking to develop your career in Controls Engineering?
Whether you're an experienced Controls Engineer or an Electrical Engineer looking to move into automation and PLC systems, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering business supplying specialist machinery and equipment across the UK and worldwide.
Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you'll be involved in the installation, commissioning and support of automated machinery, with opportunities to travel, develop new technical skills and work on a wide variety of projects.
What’s in it for you?
Earn up to £42,500+ per year plus regular overtime
Overtime paid at 1.5x after 42 hours and double time on Sunday
All work-related expenses paid
Opportunity to develop your PLC and controls engineering expertise
UK and occasional international travel
Early finish every Friday
Birthday off work in addition to annual leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted gym membership
Death in Service cover
Regular company social events
Free onsite parking
The role:
Based primarily at the Doncaster facility, you'll play a key role in delivering control and automation solutions for industrial machinery and equipment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Configuring and commissioning inverter drives including Yaskawa, Omron and Allen-Bradley systems.
Electrical installation, testing and commissioning of machinery and equipment.
Modifying and updating electrical schematics using CAD software.
Fault-finding and diagnosing electrical and control system issues.
Providing customer support and technical assistance during breakdown situations.
Supporting commissioning and electrical teams with documentation and compliance requirements.
Visiting customer sites throughout the UK and occasionally overseas.
This is a hands-on position offering a mix of workshop, site-based and customer-facing work, making it ideal for engineers who enjoy variety and problem solving.
About You:
We're keen to hear from: Experienced Controls Engineers, Electrical Engineers looking to move into controls and automation or Service, Maintenance or Installation Engineers with industrial electrical experience
You will have:
City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent electrical qualification
Experience working with industrial machinery, automation equipment or control panels
Strong electrical fault-finding skills
Experience in installation, commissioning, service or maintenance environments
A proactive approach and willingness to travel when required
Desirable but not essential:
PLC or controls engineering experience
18th Edition qualification
Inverter drive commissioning experience
Benefits:
Salary: Up to £19.50 per hour depending on experience
Overtime: Time and a half after 42 hours, Double time on Sundays
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm, 4.30pm finish on Fridays
Holiday Entitlement: 20 days annual leave, Birthday off, Bank holidays
Additional day added annually up to a maximum of 25 days' holiday
Total potential entitlement of up to 34 days
If you're an electrical engineer looking to take the next step into automation and controls, or an experienced Controls Engineer looking for a varied role with excellent earning potential, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more.
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