Express Recruitment are delighted to be representing a Control Systems Solutions Provider that drive innovation and diversity whilst being pioneers of control system and environment solutions. Due to year-on-year financial growth and a recent acquisition resulting in considerable stakeholder investment, our client is actively seeking a Senior PLC & Controls Project Engineer to join their talented and growing team.  

Their ideal candidate will have considerable experience and a strong knowledge of control systems and automated systems, particularly with Siemens PLC controls. Due to providing on-site testing and commissioning for clients, the role will require a full, clean UK Driving Licence. 

In return, they are offering up to c£65,000 per annum D.O.E. along with a very generous benefits package including flexible working hours (see below in Vacancy Summary) and holidays, paid birthday off, an employee wellbeing program, and more! 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and implement control systems for a wide range of customers  
• Develop, integrate and implement SCADA systems 
• Code Siemens S7 PLC code from scratch using TIA Portal 
• Prepare technical documents ready for clients and engineers 
• Travel on-site to commission, configure and test control systems 
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, engineering best practices, and industry regulations 
• Liaise with clients, team members, and management at multiple levels 
• Mentor and train Junior Project Engineers  
• Provide end user training to a range of customers  

Skills and Experience

• Proven technical knowledge in the field of control systems, instrumentation, and automated systems 
• Demonstrable Engineering experience including instilling best practices and following industry regulations 
• Strong proficiency in programming PLCs from scratch (ideally Siemens S7) 
• Considerable experience working with control systems in critical industrial environments 
• Confident reading and interpreting technical CAD drawings, including schematics and control panel layout diagrams  
• Strong communication abilities, both written and verbally, including being able to communicate with clients, team members, and management at all levels 
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence 

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Vacancy Summary 

Hours: Monday to Friday (39 Hours Per Week) 

Salary: Up to c£65,000 per annum D.O.E 

Location: Derbyshire 

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent 

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