Control Systems Engineer (PID Loops / Safety)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Widnes, WA8 0RP, United Kingdom
3 days ago
£45,000 – £48,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £48,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
6 Jul 2026 (3 days ago)

Benefits

10% bonus £7000 car allowance Private healthcare 12% pension Every other Friday off Overtime and offshore rates paid

Controls Engineer (PID Loops / Safety)
£45,000 - £48,000 (OTE 65K+) + 10% Bonus + £7000 Car Allowance + Healthcare + 12% Pension
Widnes

Are you a Controls Engineer. PLC Programmer or similar with knowledge of PID Loops looking for a hybrid role where you will programme and commission equipment known for being the safest in the industry, for a world leader within industrial automation?

Do you want to upskill and receive expert training on advanced DCS programming, further specialising into Functional Safety by gaining TÜV certification and structured career development?

In this role you will be trained on the programming of this companies automated safety systems used within the manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical and oil & gas industries. You will also have to travel to site and off-shore to commission the control systems, being paid overtime and off-shore rates.

This company employ over 18,500 employees globally and are market leaders in the design, installation and service of advanced industrial automation technology. They are currently striving towards achieving net zero and have sustainability at the heart of their business. They pride themselves on delivering the most reliable distributed control systems on the planet.

This role would suit a Control Systems Engineer, PLC Programmer or similar with knowledge of PID Loops looking to step up into a hybrid role programming bespoke industrial automation equipment offering expert training, TÜV certification and further progression.

The Role:

  • Programming distributed control systems used for industrial automation
  • Flexible hybrid working with up to 3 days at home per week
  • Full training on their bespoke systems
  • Occasional travel and off-shore work for up to 2 weeks a time
  • Every other Friday off


The Person:

  • Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer or similar
  • Ability to program Programmable Logic Controllers or Distributed Control Systems
  • Knowledge of PID Loops or SIL (Functional Safety)
  • UK Driving Licence


Job Reference: BBBH 26003a

Keywords: Junior, Electrical, Engineer, Service, Controls, Systems, Control, C, C++, Control, Loops, Offshore, Off, Shore, Off-shore, DeltaV, CentrumVP, Safety, Functional, TÜV, Proportional-Integral-Derivative, Automation, PLC, DCS, RTU, PID, Maintenance, Programming, Widnes, Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool, Runcorn

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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