Controls Engineer – Cumbria – In-house/End-User – Permanent – £50-55k + 9% matched pension + private health insurance + discounted gym membership

Samuel Frank is recruiting for an experienced Controls Engineer to work for a Cumbrian based specialist machine manufacturing company. One of the main aspects of the Controls Engineer role is PLC programming and fault-finding on existing PLC code – this is an essential requirement.

Key aspects of the Controls Engineer role include –

• Support the engineering team with PLC & control system fault finding
• System/PLC faults are rectified and route cause identified
• Controls Engineer will have responsibility for site electrical drawings and schematics
• Support the engineering team in delivering Continuous Improvement projects and process improvements
• Assess risks in relation to control systems e.g. PLCs and necessary contingencies for failure or upgrade.
• Creation of new PLC programs and software updates when required
• Successful Controls Engineer will support the maintenance team in maintaining the plant and equipment to agreed standards
• COMPEX knowledge – desirable, not essential, training will be arranged if needed
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics - desirable, not essential, training will be arranged if needed
• 25 days holidays (includes 4 days to be taken at Christmas) + 8 Bank Holidays
• Option to purchase 5 more holiday days
• Private health insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Up to 9% matched pension

The company is commutable from places in Cumbria such as Carlisle, Penrith, Keswick and Maryport.

All applicants need to have existing right to work in the UK in place.

Please apply today for an immediate response.