Automation and Controls Technician (Field & Workshop)
£37,000 - £47,000 + Company Benefits + Company Car + Fuel Card + Overtime + Training
Ipswich
Are you an Automation & Controls Engineer with PLC experience, looking for a varied role split between field-based work and time in the workshop, where you can develop your skills on bespoke systems and increase your earnings through overtime?
This UK-based manufacturer designs and supplies bespoke equipment to a range of industrial sectors, supporting applications across a variety of industries, built on decades of engineering expertise, innovation, and precision, and trusted by global manufacturers for delivering reliable, high-performance machinery and tailored solutions.
In this role, you will be involved in the installation, maintenance, across a range of customer sites nationally and globally. You will undertake a mix of electrical and mechanical work, assisting with diagnostics, repairs, and system performance, including working with automated controls. The position offers a blend of travel and time spent at the main site, working a 40-hour week.
The role would suit a Service Engineer from an electro-mechanical background, looking for a varied role with national and international travel, within a well-established manufacturer offering training and overtime opportunities.
The Role:
* Install and support specialist machinery across sites
* Carry out electrical and mechanical servicing and repairs
* Work with PLCs and drive/control systems
* Split time between travel and site-based work (50-50)
* Monday - Friday, 40-hour week with international travel
The Person:
* Multiskilled or Service Engineer (electro-mechanical)
* Experience with machinery installation or servicing
* Knowledge of PLCs and control systems
* Willing to travel and work on-site and in-house
* Commutable to Ipswich
Reference: BBBH24535B
Multiskilled, Engineer, Service, Electro-mechanical, Machinery, Installation, Machine Servicing, PLC, Systems, Fault Finding, Industrial, Machinery, International, Travel, Mechanical and Electrical, Manufacturing Equipment
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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