Controls & Automation Engineer
Location: Fort William
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
Industry: Heavy Industry / Engineering / Manufacturing
Looking for a new challenge somewhere truly unique? Fort William - the UK's outdoor capital - offers hundreds of activities for outdoor enthusiasts, from hiking and climbing to water sports and mountain biking. The area provides a slower pace of life, closely knit communities and real peace and quiet. Fort William is also well connected, with travel times of around 1h40m to Inverness, 2 hours to Glasgow and approximately 2h20m to Edinburgh.
The Role
As a Controls & Automation Engineer, you will maintain and develop a wide range of site control systems to support safe, reliable and efficient operations. You'll act as a technical authority for troubleshooting, project delivery, equipment improvement and controls strategy across the site. You'll also support and mentor technicians, engineers and apprentices, contributing to ongoing capability development.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and support site control systems to minimise downtime and ensure rapid recovery after faults
* Lead advanced troubleshooting and provide specialist controls expertise
* Plan, coordinate and deliver multiple automation and control projects across a 24/7 operation
* Maintain and update control system drawings and documentation
* Monitor progress and performance against project objectives
* Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and suppliers
* Ensure compliance with legislation and site management‑of‑change procedures
* Assist with breakdowns to maintain continuity of operations
* Provide engineering support to Maintenance and Operations teams
* Promote safe working practices and ensure work meets site HSEQ standards
* Mentor, support and develop technicians, engineers and apprentices
Candidate Requirements
* Strong electrical and instrumentation knowledge
* Experience with PLC, HMI and SCADA systems
* PLC programming skills
* HND or higher in an Engineering discipline
* Strong communication, project management and problem‑solving skills
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Benefits & Rewards
You’ll join a talented and supportive team engaged in meaningful, rewarding work with real development opportunities and an excellent work‑life balance. In return for your commitment and performance, you will receive:
* 24hr Responsibility Payment
* 25 days annual leave + 8 public holidays
* All specialised training provided
* Bonus Scheme: 10% base salary, up to a maximum of two times STIP target
* Company pension – employer contribution from 4% up to 9%
* AVIVA Life Assurance – 6x salary
* BHSF Cash Health Care Plan or AVIVA Private Medical Insurance + Dental Scheme
* Onsite gym and a variety of employee wellness initiatives
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Education Support Grant: £1,000 annually for each child in university
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Reward & Recognition Programme
* Extensive Employee Discounts, including local discounts (Highland Highlife, Highland Cinema, Cotswold Outdoor and more) and national schemes (salary sacrifice, retail discounts, cashback – Argos, Currys, Costa, M&S, Boots, travel and more)
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