System Support Engineer (PLC / SCADA)

Webber Hughes Ltd
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
4 days ago
£45,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £60,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Shift-work
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
1 Jun 2026 (4 days ago)

Benefits

Supportive working environment Personal development plans Annual pay reviews Opportunities to progress Enhanced holiday allowance On-site gym Flexi time around core hours Overtime rates

System Support Engineer - PLC / SCADA (Nights)

Derbyshire

£45k basic doe, c£50-60k with overtime & great benefits

  • Do you have experience of system support and fault finding with PLC and SCADA software?
  • Are you confident to work on client sites with minimal supervision?
  • Interested in working for a true industry leader in their field?

This is a great opportunity to work for a specialist automation business, expanding their team on the back of recent contract wins and significant investment.

You’ll be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and ongoing support of automation and control systems, helping to ensure maximum uptime and performance for customers across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned maintenance on control systems and equipment
  • Diagnose faults and deliver effective repairs to minimise downtime
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting to clients
  • Support installation and commissioning of control systems on site
  • Maintain accurate service records, reports and documentation
  • Work with suppliers to source parts and manage equipment requirements
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations
  • Participate in an on-call rota, including occasional London-based cover

About You

  • Experience in a System Support, Service or Maintenance Engineering role
  • Strong fault-finding skills within PLC/SCADA or control systems
  • Good understanding of electrical, instrumentation or automation systems
  • Comfortable working independently at customer sites
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Benefits include supportive working environment with personal development plans, annual pay reviews, opportunities to progress, enhanced holiday allowance, on-site gym, flexi time around core hours, overtime rates and more!

Interested? Click to apply!

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