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Controls Engineer – East Lancashire – Bespoke Machinery – £35-55k + Overtime + 25 Days Holiday + Enhanced Pension

Are you an experienced Controls Engineer looking for a varied and rewarding role with a leading bespoke machinery manufacturer?

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Controls Engineer with PLC programming experience to join a well-established, growing manufacturer in East Lancashire. The successful Controls Engineer will ideally have Allen Bradley / Rockwell experience but is open to all other major PLC vendors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful Controls Engineer to work on one-off, custom-built machines while benefiting from a collaborative team environment and career development opportunities.

Why Apply?

* Exciting Projects – Work on a wide variety of bespoke, one-off machinery

* Industry-Leading Tech – Programming Allen Bradley PLCs (Studio 5000, Logix 500, Logix 5000, FactoryTalk View) – training on Allen Bradley PLCs will be provided if required

* Training & Growth – Opportunity to train in AutoCAD Electrical.

* Great Work-Life Balance – 40-hour week, Friday lunchtime finish & overtime available.

* Career Stability – Join a well-established, supportive company with a strong team culture.

The Role – Controls Engineer

* Develop and modify PLC & HMI software to optimise machine performance.

* Could suit a graduate with a couple of years programming experience, right up to a seasoned Controls Engineer

* Carry out workshop testing & onsite commissioning (UK-based, 95% domestic travel).

* Work 70% office-based, 30% customer site visits (1-2 weeks per trip).

* Collaborate with Control Engineers, Electrical Design Engineers & a supportive Team Manager.

* Create technical documentation using MS Office.

* Ideally qualified to ONC/HNC level.

Location & Benefits

* Based in East Lancashire, commutable from Blackburn, Burnley, Accrington, Colne & Keighley.

* Salary: £35,000 - £55,000 + overtime.

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays.

* Above auto-enrolment pension contribution