Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Controls Engineer (Programming / Commissioning)
Controls Engineer (Programming / Commissioning) at Ernest Gordon Recruitment, based in Nottingham, East Midlands, paying £48,000 - £55,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £48,000 - £55,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · Hybrid
- Location
- Nottingham, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Electrical Engineer
About 5% above the going rate for electrical engineer
Reference vacancies/9308342-controls-engineer-programming-commissioning
About the role
Controls Engineer (Programming / Commissioning)
£48,000 – £55,000 + Training + Progression + Hybrid Working + Company Bonus + Flexible Hours
Nottingham
Are you a Controls Engineer with experience programming or commissioning PLCs, looking to join an industry-leading company offering a varied and autonomous position where you can take ownership of projects from concept through to completion?
Are you looking to join a thriving company in an exciting period of growth, offering an opportunity to grow alongside the company as they invest into your long-term career with ongoing training and clear progression into Senior Engineer and Lead Engineer positions?
In this role you will be responsible for designing, developing, and programming control software; specifically using Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, and Schneider PLCs. Duties may include liaising with clients taking initial specifications, writing software, fault finding and testing, and assisting with commissioning on site. The role is hybrid, with some travel required across a local patch for client visits
This company has built a reputation as the leading company providing electrical engineering solutions within the water industry. Established nearly 40 years ago, they have a strong track record of year-on-year successes and have recently secured several exciting, large-scale projects, further strengthening their position within the industry.
This role would suit a Controls Engineer with experience programming or commissioning PLCs, looking to join an innovative, forward-thinking company where you can work on technically challenging projects whilst advancing your career with specialist training and clear scope for progression.
The Role:
- Programming and configuring Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, and Schieder PLCs from scratch
- Involved in projects from concept to commissioning
- Liaise with internal teams and external clients
- 37.5 hours a week, flexible work hours, hybrid working
The Person:
- Controls Engineer
- Knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, or Schneider PLCs
Reference number: BBBH 27473b
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
#J-18808-LjbffrReference: vacancies/9308342-controls-engineer-programming-commissioning · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 2 Dec 2026 · Listed via Ernest Gordon Recruitment
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