We are a long-established manufacturing business at the forefront of engineered steel products, supporting customers across automotive, construction, and infrastructure sectors. As part of our continued investment in internal capability, were expanding our in-house engineering team with the addition of a highly skilled Electrical PLC & Control Systems Engineer.
This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who wants to be hands-on in driving innovation on the shop floor, not just maintaining systems, but designing and delivering bespoke automation solutionsto improve efficiency, reliability, and safety across our plant. Youll play a key role in the development and integration of new production lines and control systems, supporting high-impact projects that bring together mechanical and electrical design, process automation, and advanced safety technologies.
If you're a practical, forward-thinking engineer who wants to get involved in exciting, high-impact automation projects while shaping how things are done on the factory floor wed love to hear from you.
What we need from you to apply:
* Strong hands-on experience with Siemensand/or IndramatPLCs, HMIs, and control hardware
* Background in electrical design, control panel build, and machine wiring
* Experience commissioning industrial plant or automation systems in a manufacturing setting
* Knowledge of UK/EU safety legislationand functional safety standards (e.g. IEC 62061, ISO 13849)
* Ability to manage technical tasks independently and communicate clearly across departments
Desirable:
* Degree or HND in Electrical, Automation or Control Engineering (or equivalent experience)
* Experience with cold roll forming lines, press systems, or high-speed automated machinery
* Familiarity with industrial networks (e.g. ProfiNet, EtherCAT) and motion control systems
* Certification or working knowledge in Functional Safety (SIL, PL, IEC 61508, IEC 62061)
What the role involves:
* Diagnosing and resolving control system faults across industrial plant and machinery
* Designing and developing PLC logic and HMI systems, particularly using Siemensand Indramatplatforms
* Engineering new control system architectures for roll forming lines, press systems, and automation cells
* Creating electrical schematics and panel layouts; specifying and procuring components
* Building or supervising the build of control panels; machine wiring and system integration
* Programming and testing control systems; leading onsite commissioning
* Ensuring safety systems are designed and validated in line with UK/EU legislation (e.g. emergency stops, safety PLCs, SIL/PL compliance)
* Collaborating with our mechanical engineers, maintenance team, and project stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery from design to go-live
Salary:£50,000 - £65,000 per year, depending on experience.
Hours: Working 39 hours per week on days, Monday to Thursday 7.30am 4pm and Friday 7.30am 3pm.
Benefits:
* Christmas shutdown
* Overtime paid at x1.5 and x2
* 21 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays (Increases to 25 Days after the first year)
* Workplace pension scheme after probation period (3% Employer contributions)
* Free onsite parking
* Uniform & PPE
* Life insurance after probation period
* Canteen with kettle, microwave, and tea-making facilities
* Structured hours with an early finish every Friday
* Opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-impact projects
* A workplace culture that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Please apply now!
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