About the Company TCS Consulting are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK-based automation and engineering solutions provider that designs and builds bespoke automation systems for industries including medical, oil & gas, food, and aerospace. Due to continued growth and increased demand for service and support, our client is seeking a skilled and proactive Service & Controls Engineer to join their expanding engineering team. The Role This is a varied and hands-on position combining field-based service work with in-house controls and commissioning projects. The successful candidate will support, maintain, and develop advanced automation systems across a range of applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and customer satisfaction. Core Responsibilities Provide on-site and remote technical support for customer breakdowns and service contracts. Perform diagnostics, fault-finding, and repairs on control systems, robotics, and automation equipment. Support in-house project work, including PLC programming, commissioning, and electrical system integration. Travel to customer sites across the UK and occasionally overseas (Full UK driving licence required). Participate in an on-call rota to provide remote and emergency support (typically one week on, approximately biweekly). On-Call & Call-Out Details On-Call Allowance: Paid at £X per hour for each hour on call outside normal working hours. Call-Out Work: Paid at your standard hourly rate 25% premium when attending site outside normal hours. All travel time for call-outs is paid in full. Working Hours Standard office hours are flexible — typically 8:00am–4:00pm or 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday. The company promotes a flexible “give-and-take” approach: when projects require extra commitment, this is balanced with time off when workloads permit. What’s on Offer £45,000 – £50,000 base salary (DOE) Overtime and on-call allowances 25 days annual leave Bank Holidays High-spec laptop and equipment provided All travel expenses covered Excellent career development opportunities, including training in: PLCs and industrial automation Electrical design and control systems Robotics and machine integration Regular salary reviews every 6–12 months based on performance