PLC Controls Engineer

4 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Client Full time

PLC Controls Engineer (Training Programme Available)

£40,000 - £49,000 + Excellent Training & Development + Career Progression + Overtime + Holiday + Pension

Bristol, commutable from Yate, Chippenham, Malmesbury, Stroud, Cirencester

Are you an Electrical Engineer with an interest in or experience with PLCs and controls, seeking a rewarding role with an industry leading, global business, where you will be heavily invested in through advanced technical training, and have opportunities to ultimately progress your career as you become a technical expert?

On offer is a highly stable and secure position and a promising career path alongside rare training opportunities, a subsidised workplace canteen, the chance to earn extra holiday, overtime opportunities and a range of other benefits.

This company are in a period of ongoing expansion, and represent a global brand within manufacturing as a worldwide industry leader. They have been established for over 100 years, and are recognised as a Fortune 500 company with sites around the world. They are looking to expand their dynamic team by taking on an additional Electrical Engineer at their site in North Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join a fantastic team of task experts, in a position with brilliant training and extensive career progression opportunities alongside a generous package. You will be responsible for a variety of duties, including maintenance, monitoring production start-up, fault finding, and corrective works. Due to the nature of the work, prior PLC and controls knowledge would be beneficial, but training can be provided to the right person.

This role would suit an Electrical Engineer looking to join a leading engineering company, in a position offering excellent technical training, a great package and a promising long term career.

The Role:

  • Electrical maintenance work, PLC fault finding and potentially programming - managing, maintaining and improving controls systems
  • A range of reactive and proactive/PPM work
  • Double days shift pattern, 7-3 then 3-10 in weekly rotations. Early finish on Fridays


The Candidate:

  • Will have Electrical Engineering experience, and a recognised Electrical qualification/apprenticeship
  • Will have a working knowledge of process equipment
  • Will have experience in PPM and solving technical problems


Reference number: BBBH224438

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sam Weller at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.



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