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Due to an expanding order book for PLC, Electrical, Industrial Automation Systems, we're seeking a skilled engineer to join my customers' engineering team in a dual-focused role combining some office- based PLC programming with hands-on site electrical and controls commissioning across the UK and Europe.

What You'll Do

Office-Based (25% of time):

• PLC programming control software using Siemens S7 TIA systems (sometimes assisting Senior Controls Engineers, maybe gaining more PLC software exposure, adding to your skills).

• Perform system modifications and upgrades, debugging, fault finding.

• Work from the Company's Northamptonshire facility

Site-Based Commissioning (75% of time):

• Commission electrical and control systems for new materials handling projects

• Verify electrical and mechanical installations

• Download and modify PLC software on-site

• Conduct electrical reworking and control panel checks

• Oversee initial production runs and provide customer training

• Manage project handovers to clients Travel requirements: 10-14 days for European projects, shorter durations for UK site visits

The Company Offers

• Competitive salary up to £51,000

• Plus Paid overtime opportunities

• 33 days annual leave

• Pension contributions

• Comprehensive benefits package

What We're Looking For

• Electrical engineering background

• PLC software programming experience - design ideally, but PLC skills/ wish to learn more, also good

• Site-based commissioning capabilities

• Understanding of machinery and automation systems

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small project team

Which other Engineers have done well in this Company? Engineers with backgrounds in Warehouse Automation, Conveyors, Canning, Packaging, Food & Beverage, or general PLC automated machinery have excelled in this role.

Commutable from: Northampton, Kettering, Corby, Leicester, Market Harborough, or Peterborough - all convenient for commuting distances.

Ready to Apply? Send your CV to Mark Burnard at Hartland Recruitment

Hartland Recruitment - Your specialist technical recruitment partner for 35 years. We've been connecting skilled engineers with leading automation and machinery manufacturers across the UK since 1990. Trusted by companies and professionals alike, we don't just find jobs - we build better careers.

Please note: Candidates must have existing UK work authorization. Sponsorship is not available for this position

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