Controls Engineer (Permanent)

Controls Engineer

Location: North West

Salary: Up to £50K DOE

Start Date: ASAP.

Hours: Monday to Friday daytime (flexible 7.30, 8, 8.30am - 4 or 5pm)

About the Company

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading organisation in the Engineering Industry. Morson being specialists in the Engineering sector are looking for a number of Controls Engineers in the North West.

What will you be doing on a day-to-day basis?

• Working on a plant which is going through a modernisation multi-million-pound investment
• This is a challenging role with huge scope to have a lead role and influence in shaping the automation systems
• Work closely with Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Chief Engineer
• Support breakdowns and preventative maintenance. PPMs
• Oversee and assist in modernisation projects, system upgrades, integration.
• Scope needs / jobs
• Interface with technicians, engineers' various stakeholders
• Increase equipment on time & availability
• Continuous improvement, process improvement
• Improve standards and processes
• Communicating with the wider engineering and maintenance team across the factory.
• Performing risk assessments as appropriate

What experience, skills and background do we ask for?

• Experienced Controls Engineering / automation background
• Process automation background within FMCG, food or drink environment ideally although other backgrounds considered
• You may be time served (desirable), HNC (desirable), Degree (desirable)
• Must have some hands-on plant maintenance / on the tools experience
• Good communication & people skills
• Advanced process control; distribution control; Scada, PLC, Win CC, Profibus
• Happy to get hands dirty but also be involved in projects and strategic modernisation
• Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels of the factory team

We aim to respond to suitable candidates within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, please feel free to contact us to receive feedback on your application and discuss your requirements.