Control Systems Engineer - Control Freaks : Job Details

Are you a talented and driven individual with a passion for control systems engineering? Do you thrive in an environment that challenges your skills and offers opportunities for growth and development? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

Would you like to be part of an organization that values individuals, provides exceptional support, and offers the opportunity to work on stimulating projects? We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join our team at Control Freaks in Holbeach on a full-time, permanent basis.

This role requires an experienced Control Systems Engineer who will be responsible for design, software development, commissioning, documentation, and servicing activities related to machinery and process control systems from inception to completion. The projects you will engage in are diverse, highly specialized, and occasionally high profile. Proficiency with branded automation equipment (PLCs / HMIs / Inverters / Motion Control / Safety Systems / Robots / SCADA, etc.) is essential to ensure high standards of implementation and integration.

The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience and substantial practical knowledge of industrial electrical and instrumentation systems.

Required Skills:

• Residency and right to work in the UK, ideally within commuting distance of Holbeach
• Friendly, reliable, punctual, and flexible demeanour
• Willingness to travel to site activities in the UK
• Structured and logical approach to work
• Ability to commute easily to our premises in Holbeach
• Ability to read, understand, and modify electrical drawings
• Ability to perform modifications to control panels and field wiring according to UK/EU standards
• Effectiveness throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Completed an electrical apprenticeship and hold a minimum qualification of NVQ level 3 / ONC
• Or be a graduate engineer of a relative discipline
• Completed at least three years of working experience in a control engineering environment after completing an apprenticeship or university graduation
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Robust health and safety awareness
• Proficient PLC software development knowledge and skills
• A full UK driving licence
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and advancement.

Advantageous Skills:

• Mitsubishi based control systems
• Compliance (CE / UKCA)
• Control systems design using CAD tools
• Functional Safety
• Hazardous areas (ATEX / CompEx)
• Fluid controls
• Fault finding & diagnostics
• Installation methods
• Manufacturing and engineering processes
• Team management

Benefits:

• A competitive base salary of £40 - 65k+ depending on qualifications and experience
• Opportunities for additional earnings through overtime and call-out work
• Personal growth and career advancement opportunities within a well-established, respected, and rapidly growing company
• 28 - 33 days of holiday per annum (inclusive of bank holidays), with increased entitlement based on length of service
• A mobile phone
• Pension contributions
• Fun team days out and events
• Use of a company vehicle.

Please note that applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK, as Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

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Candidates with previous experience or job titles, including; PLC Programmer, Automation Engineer, Electrical Control Engineer, Systems Integration Engineer, Industrial Controls Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Automation Controls Engineer, and SCADA Engineer will also be considered.