Control & Automation Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment

Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6LN, United Kingdom

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£60,000 – £65,000 pa

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£60,000 – £65,000 pa

Posted: 10 Apr 2026 (Last month)

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Electrical Engineer (Control Systems / PLC)

£60,000 - £60,000 + Training + Progression + Overtime + Excellent Company Benefits

Leeds and Surrounding Areas: Wetherby, York, Harrogate, Selby, Otley, Horsforth, Knaresborough

Are you an Electrical Engineer with experience fault-finding PLCs and are looking to join a company that is offering specialist training and the opportunity to increase your earnings through overtime?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading company known for investing heavily in its employees through continuous career development and training opportunities.

This growing company has been going from strength to strength in recent years and is now looking to add to their skilled team of Electrical Engineers. They have an exceptional reputation for delivering high-quality automation projects, servicing a multitude of manufacturing companies.

In this dynamic role, you will assist in the development, testing, and implementation of automation and control systems, gaining experience in documentation, technical support, and system integration.

The role would suit an Electrical Engineer with experience fault-finding Control Systems and PLCs, looking to further their career in a market-leading company that offers excellent company benefits and great opportunities to increase your earnings.

The Role:

Develop, Commission and Service PLC systems

37.5 hour week: Monday-Thursday- 8:00am-4:30pm Friday 8:30am-1:00pm

£45,000 - £52,000

Training + Progression + Overtime + On-Call Bonuses

The Person:

Electrical Engineer

Experience fault finding PLC's

Commutable to Wetherby

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Billy Clark at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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