PLC Controls Engineer (UK & International Travel)
Salary: £30,000 to £45,000 basic + overtime (up to 20%) OTE: £50,000 to £60,000 Location: UK based with international travel Hours: 40 hours per week
We are recruiting on behalf of a growing engineering business looking to appoint a PLC Controls Engineer to support UK and international projects across multiple regions.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys travel, variety, and working on technically challenging projects worldwide.
The Role
The successful candidate will be involved in the full lifecycle of automation projects, including:
UK and international travel (minimum 3 months per year, up to 6 months)
PLC programming, primarily using Siemens systems
Project management and client-facing project delivery
Testing and commissioning of systems
Software and language programming such as Python, C++, or similar
Working on projects across America, India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
Background in controls, automation, or PLC engineering
Experience with Siemens PLCs preferred
Willingness to travel internationally for extended periods
Open to engineers from various industry backgrounds (heavy industry ideal but not essential)
Training available for engineers who need development in certain areas
Suitable for both experienced engineers and junior engineers looking to progress
Training & Progression
Full training and support provided
Clear progression opportunities within the engineering team
Package & Benefits
£30,000 to £45,000 basic salary DOE
Overtime paid up to 20% on basic
Company van, fuel card, phone and laptop
Pension scheme
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