Stirling Warrington
Controls Engineer
Leamington Spa
£50,000 – £60,000
Days (7am – 4pm Mon – Thurs 7am – 12pm Fri)
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Controls Engineer with strong electrical expertise to support our clients manufacturing operations. This is an important role ensuring that all plant equipment and systems remain operational, safe, and efficient.
Benefits:
- Monday – Friday – No weekends – Early Finish on Fridays
- 33 Days Holiday (25 Banks)
- Overtime on tap 1.3X midweek (1.5X after 2 hours), 1.5X Sat, 2X Sun
- Production and Attendance bonus (Paid every 3/6 months)
- 2X Death in Service
- Substantial investment made into the plant in the last year – Just installed and commissioned a new £2m production line – Chance to work on brand new machinery
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out planned preventative and corrective maintenance tasks across site equipment.
- Develop, write, and execute PLC programs and support firmware upgrades.
- Perform diagnostics, testing, and system debugging on a range of equipment including robots and field devices.
- Ensure accurate documentation of all maintenance activities in our computer systems.
- Support commissioning and development of new equipment or plant modifications.
- Uphold high standards of safety, hygiene, and organisation in the maintenance department.
- Ensure smooth shift handovers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting to end users.
What We Are Looking For:
- Hands-on experience with robots and PLC programming (Siemens).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical electrical drawings.
- Resilient under pressure, with excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of health & safety and environmental best practices.
- Forklift licence or other specific certifications are a plus.
Reach out to Matt Morson at Stirling Warrington to learn more.
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