Automation and Controls Engineer
East Kent with travel nationwide (fully expensed)
c.£35-70k dependent on skills and experience + bens + PROGRESSION
Pearson Whiffin Recruitment’s Manufacturing, Engineering and Technical team are delighted to be exclusively representing a forward-thinking business with an impressive client base in their search for an Automation and Controls Engineer.
This is a rare opportunity to join an innovative market leader in automation. Our client is happy to consider candidates with varying experience levels with salaries to reflect.
Working as an Engineer within this small but established award winning business, no two days will be the same.
Duties will include:
Collaborating effectively within a close-knit, skilled team
Engaging in both on-site and field-based assignments
Serving as a customer-facing brand ambassador, representing the company with professionalism across a portfolio of prestigious B2B clients
Supporting the design and delivery of bespoke automated systems for diverse industrial applications
Installing, maintaining, and commissioning SCADA and PLC systems with precision and efficiency
Conducting diagnostics, troubleshooting, and implementing proactive solutions to minimise downtime
Configuring both hardware and software to meet detailed technical specifications
Consistently delivering exceptional service to both internal teams and external clients
Applying strong problem-solving skills to technical challenges in dynamic environments
Working confidently with both high- and low-voltage switchgear systems
To be considered for this role, you will:
Hold a degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline such as Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics
Possess a solid understanding of switchgear systems
Have hands-on experience with SCADA systems and their applications
Be familiar with PLC controls, ideally with practical, real-world exposure
Bring prior experience from a relevant industry such as power generation, automation, or robotics
Demonstrate a professional and customer-focused approach when representing the company in the field
Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a personal vehicle
Be comfortable working on-site in East Kent and travelling as required — primarily within the M25 corridor, with occasional national and international travel
Be a self-motivated, enthusiastic engineering professional with a genuine passion for digital innovation and the application of cutting-edge technology in industrial environments
What’s in it for you?!
Join a forward-thinking, globally recognised company at the forefront of innovation in automation and control systems
Gain real opportunities for career progression, where your skills, ideas, and hard work are genuinely valued
Enjoy a competitive salary and a supportive working environment that invests in your growth
Collaborate with industry experts and work directly with a prestigious portfolio of B2B clients
Take on technically diverse and exciting projects that challenge and develop your expertise
Benefit from a healthy work-life balance, including an early finish every Friday
Travel opportunities across the UK — and occasionally internationally — as part of varied, hands-on project work
Please note, due to the nature of the work, offers of employment will be subject to background checks including DBS and credit checks, as well as the signing of NDAs!
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