Controls Engineer Industrial Controls / PLC - West Yorkshire Based
£65k (includes uplift for working on an on-call rota) + 25 days holiday + training + access to company vehicle for site work
Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Controls Engineer who has PLC fault-finding experience, to join a rapidly growing West Yorkshire based business.
The company is big on training and development and because theyre small, the role will be diverse and offer the successful Controls Engineer a role with a wide variety of responsibilities and challenges.
Key aspects of the Controls Engineer role include;
* Serviceof control panels and automated production line equipment, mainly remote with some in-person support for machine breakdowns
* Out-of-hours rota for remote support 9 days out 28. This includes 7 days out of 28, covering an overnight on call rota. Youre not required to carry out any work during the day throughout this period and will be at home (Currently Engineers average around 2 calls per week when on call). This means youre at home and not working during the day 1 week in every 4.
* Controls Engineer will have previous PLC code interrogation experience (ideally with Siemens PLCs) and understand PLC logic You dont need to be able to program PLCs from scratch
* Interrogate a wide range of electrical equipment
* For the normal day to day part of the role - expect to be on site 2-3 days per week, typically day trips as most customers are located in Yorkshire or Lancashire.
* The company has made it very clear that theyre very keen on personal and professional development. The MD has previously worked for companies who said they were big on training, but didnt deliver and hes very keen to make sure his business delivers on its promise of training & development for the successful Controls Engineer.
* Wide variety of work servicing and carrying out breakdowns onequipment in a range of sectors, some cutting edge, some older legacy equipment, this Controls Engineer role will definitely keep you entertained!
* Conduct inspections, testing and reporting of electrical systems
* Relaxed environment working for a small company thats more than tripled its turnover, year on year over the last couple of years.
* Ideally have an HNC/D in Electronic and Electrical Engineering (or related subject)
* 18th Edition nice to have/desirable
* Full UK driving licence essential
* Must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship
The companys base is commutable from Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby, York, Selby, Tadcaster, Otley, Garforth, Castleford and Knottingley.
Please apply today for an immediate response.
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