About the Company
TCS Consulting are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK-based automation and engineering solutions provider that designs and builds bespoke automation systems for industries including medical, oil & gas, food, and aerospace.
The Role
This is a varied and hands‑on position combining field-based service work with in‑house controls and commissioning projects. The successful candidate will support, maintain, and develop advanced automation systems across a range of applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and customer satisfaction.
Core Responsibilities
* Provide on-site and remote technical support for customer breakdowns and service contracts.
* Perform diagnostics, fault‑finding, and repairs on control systems, robotics, and automation equipment.
* Support in‑house project work, including PLC programming, commissioning, and electrical system integration.
* Travel to customer sites across the UK and occasionally overseas (Full UK driving licence required).
* Participate in an on‑call rota to provide remote and emergency support (typically one week on, approximately biweekly).
On-Call & Call-Out Details
* On-Call Allowance: Paid at £X per hour for each hour on call outside normal working hours.
* Call-Out Work: Paid at your standard hourly rate + 25% premium when attending site outside normal hours.
* All travel time for call‑outs is paid in full.
Working Hours
Standard office hours are flexible – typically 8:00am–4:00pm or 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
The company promotes a flexible “give-and-take” approach: when projects require extra commitment, this is balanced with time off when workloads permit.
What’s on Offer
* £45,000 – £50,000 base salary (DOE)
* Overtime and on‑call allowances
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* High-spec laptop and equipment provided
* All travel expenses covered
* Excellent career development opportunities, including training in :
o PLCs and industrial automation
o Electrical design and control systems
o Robotics and machine integration
* Regular salary reviews every 6–12 months based on performance
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