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Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited · Knutsford, Cheshire

Controls Engineer (PLC Programming / HMI Development). Job in Knutsford LilyLifestyle Jobs at Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited, based in Knutsford, Cheshire, paying £50,000 - £60,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Location
Knutsford, Cheshire
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
26 Oct 2026
Sector
Electrical Engineer

About 5% above the going rate for electrical engineer

Reference jobs/controls-engineer-plc-programming-hmi-development-knutsford-cheshire/298888

About the role

Controls Engineer (PLC Programming / HMI Development)

50,000 - 60,000 + 10% Bonus + Life Assurance + Private Healthcare + Medical + Flexitime

Knutsford

Are you a Controls Engineer or similar with PLC programming and HMI Development experience, looking for a fully autonomous role where you will be recognised as the go-to technical expert, working on exciting new product development, with clear routes to progress into a leadership role with continued company growth?

Are you looking to join a highly ambitious company, offering industry leading training and development from in-house experts, operating at the forefront of technical innovation within the laboratory equipment industry?

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing and upgrading both PLC and PCB control systems alike. You will also produce PC software alongside HMI development. Finally, you will test, fault find, and commission control systems, predominantly from the office, with occasional customer site visits.

Backed by over 40 years of history, this well-established company are about embark on a period of exciting expansion regarding both their products, fields of operation, headcount and general future planning activities alike.

This role would suit a Controls Engineer looking for a truly unique opportunity comibing both softwrae and hardware skills, where you can showcase your experience to lead and develop a team in the future.

The Role:

  • Design PLC and PCB control systems
  • Produce PC software alongside HMI interface development
  • Test, fault find, and commission control systems
  • Predominantly office based, with occasional customer site visits
  • Monday - Friday, flexible working hours, early finish Friday

The Person:

  • Controls Engineer
  • PLC Programming experience
  • HMI Development experience
  • Looking to progress to a Leadership role

Reference: BBBH26988

Controls, Engineer, PCB, PLC, Programming, Coding, OMRON, HMI Development, C#, PC, Software, Laboratory, Manufacturing, Machinery, PVD, CVD, Cheshire, Manchester, Warrington, Stockport

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Reference: jobs/controls-engineer-plc-programming-hmi-development-knutsford-cheshire/298888 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 26 Oct 2026 · Listed via Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited

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