Controls Engineer – Distilling Industry
Speyside
Company Van + Fuel Card | Paid Overtime | Excellent Benefits
Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing are delighted to be supporting our client in the distilling industry in Speyside as they look to strengthen their automation team with the appointment of a number of Controls Engineers.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for ensuring the continued operation, optimisation and improvement of multiple distillery sites across the region.
The team plays a critical role in keeping production running smoothly while delivering automation improvements, commissioning new systems and supporting major capital projects.
The Role
As a Control Engineer, you will work across a network of distillery sites supporting automation systems and plant operations.
Key responsibilities include:
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Supporting the operation and reliability of distillery automation systems
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Fault finding and troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment
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Working on automation improvements and process optimisation projects
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Supporting commissioning and automation upgrades across sites
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Contributing to capital projects and plant improvement initiatives
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Working closely with wider engineering and project teams
You will also play a key role in ensuring plants remain operational and efficient while helping deliver long-term improvements to automation systems.
The Team
You will join an experienced team of Control Engineers who support a number of distillery sites across the region, covering approximately a 40-mile radius.
The role offers excellent variety, working across both operational support and project-based automation work.
What We’re Looking For
We are keen to speak with candidates who have:
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A time-served electrical background
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Experience working with PLC-controlled systems
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Strong fault-finding skills within automated environments
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A proactive, problem-solving mindset
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The ability to work autonomously and under pressure when required
Candidates from manufacturing, process, automation, industrial electrical backgrounds preferably but other backgrounds will all be considered.
What’s On Offer
Our client offers an excellent overall package including:
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Paid overtime opportunities
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On-call allowance
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Company van and fuel card
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Excellent benefits package
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Opportunities to work on automation projects and process optimisation
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Long-term career development & training within a globally recognised industry
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking engineering team within one of Scotland’s most iconic industries...
Apply now or contact:
Caroline Strachan
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