Position : Controls Engineer
Location : Liverpool
Salary : £45,000-£55,000
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Controls Engineer to join a leading pharmaceutical engineering team. You'll be working on high-spec projects, contributing to the safe and compliant automation of critical manufacturing systems, with flexibility, support, and strong benefits as part of the package.
Job Overview
* Design and develop control systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment
* Configure and program Siemens (S7, TIA Portal) and Allen Bradley (RSLogix, Studio 5000) automation platforms
* Produce and maintain electrical schematics and panel layouts using Eplan 8
* Create full documentation packages including:
o Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
o Cable and instrument schedules
o I / O lists and wiring diagrams
o IQ / OQ validation documentation
* Collaborate with internal teams and external clients, including project managers, engineers, technicians, and stakeholders
* Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), on‑site commissioning, and system troubleshooting
* Ensure all control designs meet relevant safety standards and comply with industry regulations such as ATEX, GAMP, FDA, and SIL
Requirements
* Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related discipline
* Experience in automation, instrumentation, or control panel design
* Proficiency with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC systems
* Knowledge of SCADA and HMI technologies
* Skilled in Eplan 8 or similar electrical design tools
* Strong documentation and technical writing skills
* Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic abilities
Salary & Benefits
* Salary: £45,000‑£55,000 (depending on experience)
* Pension: 4% employer / 4% employee contributions
* Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays
* RAC breakdown cover
* Death in service cover (4x salary)
* Income protection for long‑term illness
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Discounts at major retailers
* Access to health & wellbeing app (virtual GP, mental health support, health advice)
* Hybrid working: Wednesdays and Fridays from home
* Flexible hours: Start between 7:30‑9:30 AM, finish between 4:00‑5:30 PM
* Option to finish at 1 PM on Fridays by accruing time
* 5 flexible remote working days per year (bookable as needed)
This role is offered by Bennett and Game Recruitment, a multi‑disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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