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C&I Engineer

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: East of England

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Norfolk (on-site)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location is based in Norwich, Norfolk and the company is willing to sponsor Visas for candidates already based in UK and open to candidates willing to relocate.

Our client is a long-established manufacturer with years of operational excellence and a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and continuous improvement. With a large site based in Norfolk, they are recognised as a technical leader in the development and contract manufacture of complex chemical processes and formulations. They are an investor in people and take pride in providing a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to develop, contribute, and innovate.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer to join a dedicated Engineering Department within a complex manufacturing environment.

This role offers the chance to work across a variety of process plants, supporting operational teams with problem-solving, system improvements, and project delivery. You’ll play a key part in ensuring plant reliability, efficiency, and compliance on an Upper Tier COMAH site.

Key Responsibilities

  * Design, develop, and implement new control systems.

  * Maintain, test, and modify existing systems and automation infrastructure.

  * Analyse technical data and produce detailed reports and documentation.

  * Manage and deliver engineering projects within cost and time constraints.

  * Provide technical guidance and support to production and maintenance teams.

  * Specify, purchase, and commission new equipment.

  * Develop and write control software and testing procedures.

  * Implement and manage continuous improvement programmes to enhance plant performance.

  * Ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements (including COMAH and HSE standards).

  * Review and modify PLC programmes to meet production requirements.

  * Develop and maintain PLC/SCADA systems.

  * Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

  * Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and regulatory authorities.

About You

Qualifications & Experience

  * HNC, HND, or Degree in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).

  * Proven experience working with PLC and SCADA systems in an industrial or manufacturing setting.

  * Strong understanding of relevant legislation and standards, including HASAWA, COMAH, DSEAR, CompEx, and HSE Codes of Practice.

Technical Skills

  * Strong knowledge of PLC and DCS systems – ideally Rockwell and/or Siemens S7.

  * Skilled in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and optimising automated control systems.

  * Experience with process improvement techniques and automation upgrades

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