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Controls & Automation Engineer
Job Posted: a month ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Fort William, Highlands
Expire in: 10 days
Job Description
Controls & Automation Engineer
£45,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits + Early Finish Fridays + Relocation Support
Are you an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team, working on a complex, 24/7 operational site where no two days are the same.
This role combines technical problem-solving, project work, and leadership - giving you the chance to drive improvements, mentor others and play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll be at the heart of operations, responsible for maintaining and improving control systems to minimise downtime and maximise performance.
Your responsibilities will include:
Troubleshooting and resolving complex control system issues
Maintaining and enhancing PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
Leading and delivering engineering and automation projects
Supporting site operations and ensuring rapid recovery from breakdowns
Driving continuous improvement across control systems and equipment
Managing contractors and working closely with internal teams
Mentoring and coaching engineers, technicians, and apprentices
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
Essential:
Electrical and instrumentation knowledge
Experience with PLC, HMI and SCADA systems
PLC programming skills
HND (or higher) in an engineering discipline
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Desirable:
Experience in a COMAH or heavy industrial environment
Understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation
Leadership, mentoring or coaching experience
What You'll Get in Return
£45,000 - £55,000 salary
Bonus scheme (up to 2x target)
24-hour responsibility payment (£3,150 per annum)
25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
Company pension contribution (4%-9%)
Life assurance (6x salary)
Private medical insurance or healthcare cash plan plus dental scheme
Onsite gym and wellbeing initiatives
Employee Assistance Programme
Education support grant (£1,000 per child in university, paid annually)
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee rewards, recognition and discount programmes
Additional benefits:
Sign-on bonus (equivalent to one month's salary)
Relocation support up to £8,000
Three months' rent covered
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Friday: 7:30am - 12:30pm (early finish every week)
How to Apply: To apply for the role of Controls & Automation Engineer, please submit your CV direct for review or reach out to Georgie Ireland at E3 Recruitment for more informationBefore You Apply
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