Control and Automation Specialist

6 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Luxfer Holdings, PLC Full time

Luxfer Holdings, PLC, is a leading developer and producer of highly engineered magnesium and zirconium materials, with approximately 300 employees across the UK and US. As a Control and Automation Specialist, you will support the Control & Instrumentation Engineer and the Projects Team in delivering projects across the site in the drive for digitalisation.

With a focus on technical and cost aspects of project work, you will ensure that new and existing process equipment is effectively controlled to satisfy the requirements of the internal customer and safeguard a future-proofed solution. You will also be responsible for managing external contractors or LMT maintenance team members as appropriate.

The salary for this role is in the region of £60,000 dependent on experience, with benefits including an annual bonus, permanent contract, and 37 hours per week work schedule from Monday to Friday from our Swinton site (Greater Manchester). Other benefits include personal development opportunities, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, company pension, option to participate in company share option scheme, professional development opportunities, paid time to volunteer, and referral scheme.

To succeed as a Control and Automation Specialist, you should have:

  • Proven experience in a control and automation role within a heavy plant industry
  • Experience of a range of industrial instrumentation
  • HNC in Electrical/Control Engineering
  • PLC Programming Course
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure
  • Self-motivated with ability to use own initiative and prioritise tasks
  • Methodical with superb attention to detail


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