Controls Service Engineer

Salary: £55,000 - 55,000 per year

Requirements

• A relevant qualification (e.g., Electrical/Controls Apprenticeship, HNC or Degree)
• Significant experience working with PLCs at a modification/design level
• Ability to log in remotely via VPN and navigate diagnostic pages
• Strong communication skills to gather necessary information for diagnostics
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal is desirable but not essential
• Solid client-facing and communication skills
• Self-reliant, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure

Responsibilities

• As a Controls Service Engineer, I will split my time between in-office work and on-call duties from home. My in-office responsibilities will include:
• Responding to logged tickets for minor faults
• Logging onto customer PLCs remotely for fault finding, troubleshooting, and code modifications
• Booking in visits for fault resolutions later in the week
• Attending handover meetings with Project Managers
• During my on-call duties, I will:
• Be available for client calls/emails regarding PLC-related faults
• Provide support remotely, onsite, via email, or phone to resolve issues
• Be prepared to work on an on-call rota 24/7 for two weeks each month, which may involve responding at short notice and during unsociable hours

Technologies

• Support
• PLC
• VPN

More

We are a leading automation specialist providing technical solutions to businesses across the globe, with an extensive client portfolio among top engineering and manufacturing companies. We are passionate about developing advanced technological solutions that enhance manufacturing capabilities. Due to our expansion and the increasing demands of our client base, we are looking to attract three skilled and enthusiastic Controls Service Engineers to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative automation projects, delivering high-quality support to some of the UK's biggest manufacturing and engineering companies. We offer a competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience and skillset), a £3,500 on-call allowance, car allowance or company car, and additional benefits such as a company pension, time off in lieu, and 25 days of holiday. If you're interested in this opportunity, I encourage you to express your intention to apply, as we are eager to fill this role soon. One of our Recruitment Consultants will reach out to provide more details. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background.

last updated 36 week of 2026