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Controls Engineer (Material Handling / Cargo Lifts)
£50,000 DOE + Overtime OTE 55k + Training + Company Benefits
Hounslow, London

Are you a Controls Engineer from a material handling/cargo lifts background looking to be recognised as the go-to technical specialist working on a range of material handling and lifting equipment within Heathrow Airport?

In this days-based role you will be working on industrial lifting and material handling equipment, including conveyors, motors, and relays for example, with a heavy emphasis on PLCs and software related issues. You will be working days however there will need to be flexibility for an occasional night shift paid at a premium, roughly once a fortnight if needed.

The majority of this role will be based at Heathrow Airport (90%) with some travel to other airports required.

This internationally renowned company were founded in the 1940's and boast a huge presence within the automotive, retail, and airport industries. They pride themselves on their staff retention and progression of employees into senior roles, looking to continue their organic growth for years to come.

This role would suit a Controls Engineer looking to join an established, reputable company offering a technically challenging and varied role working primarily within Heathrow Airport.

The Role:

Working on controls for cargo handling equipment
Editing PLCs, reviewing electrical schematics, and solving software issues
90% based in Heathrow Airport, some travel to other airports required
Monday to Friday, 7:30/8:30am start, 3:30/4:30pm finish, flexibility to work occasional nights
Overtime paid at 1.3x, weekends 1.5x
The Person:

Controls Engineer
Experience working on material handling / cargo lifts
Full UK driving license
Reference number: BBBH16755

Maintenance, Engineer, Technician, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, Industrial, Heavy, Machinery, PLC, Programming, Programmer, Hounslow, London, Heathrow, Staines, Slough

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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.

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