Controls Engineer

Attleborough, Warwickshire
12 hours ago
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Controls Engineer

Nuneaton, Warwickshire

£50,000 - £55,000

Days 8am – 4pm Mon - Fri

Benefits:

Bonus scheme based on company and individual performance worth up to 10% 

12% Pension (6% Matched) 

Genuine upskilling opportunities for PLC programming (Client is very open to more junior controls engineers) 

4X Death in service 

New site – Site has only been built in the last 5 years – Operational for 3

We are looking for a fully fledged or junior controls engineer to join our team at our new manufacturing facility in Nuneaton. We have been manufacturing the highest quality food products for the last 3 years from our state-of-the-art plant.

We have turnover in excess of £75m over the last calendar year with further growth plans. We currently employ over 350 employees at our Nuneaton site alone.

What we look for in the Controls Engineer:

Ideally qualified to a minimum NVQ level 3. You’ll also have an electrical competency certification (BS7671) and UK Electrical Test & Inspection qualifications.

Proven experience in Controls Engineering, particularly with Siemens, Omron, and Allen-Bradley PLCs in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

You’ll need to be proficient in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Familiarity with industrial networks and protocols (Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, Modbus) is essential.

You’ll need to be a quick thinker, identifying and solving problems proactively to keep operations running smoothly.

Experience with SCADA systems, HMI development, robotics, motion control, and advanced automation tech.

Knowledge of safety systems (SIL, ISO 13849) and certifications in specific PLC platforms.

Get in touch with Matt Morson at Stirling Warrington regarding this opportunity or any other engineering opportunities in Warwickshire.

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