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Controls / Software Engineer £45-55k + Bonus, Private Medical, Flexible Hours & Early Friday Finish Lancashire Ref: 24118 Ready to work on bespoke automation and process control systems for customers across multiple industries? This is an exciting opportunity for a Controls / Software Engineer to join a well-established engineering business specialising in Bulk Material and Process Handling Systems for leading names within the food and confectionary sector. With projects spanning from initial concept through to commissioning and ongoing support, this role offers excellent technical variety, customer interaction and long-term development within automation and control systems engineering. We are keen to hear from motivated Controls Engineers looking to grow, as well as experienced Automation Engineers with a track record of successful project delivery. The Role: From software development and commissioning through to customer support and technical problem-solving, this varied role offers the opportunity to grow your skills and take ownership in areas such as: Developing and writing software for customer-specific automation projects Testing, installing and deploying software both remotely and onsite Supporting commissioning activities and ensuring systems meet customer specifications Working with multiple PLC and automation platforms including Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Schneider and B&R Supporting electrical testing and fault-finding activities Liaising with customers to understand technical requirements and provide ongoing support Working closely with engineering and sales teams throughout project delivery Supporting onsite activities while ensuring compliance with H&S standards Assisting with technical troubleshooting and IT-related issues when required What We re Looking For: We re open to Controls Engineers looking to further develop their automation expertise or experienced Software Engineers ready to lead projects and support customers across complex industrial systems. You could be a great fit if you have experience or interest in: Control systems or industrial software engineering PLC programming and automation platforms across major manufacturers Electrical systems, testing procedures and commissioning activities Fault-finding, diagnostics and technical problem-solving Customer-facing engineering support and communication Managing multiple projects and priorities within fast-paced environments Working collaboratively within engineering and project teams Travelling to customer sites when required Why Join? Flexible working hours and early finish Fridays Competitive salary with company performance bonus Private medical insurance and company pension scheme Work-related training and development fully supported Opportunity to work on bespoke automation projects across multiple industries Friendly and supportive engineering environment with strong long-term stability Additional benefits including social events, cycle-to-work scheme and referral bonuses Interested? If you re looking for a role where you can develop your automation and software engineering skills while working on varied industrial projects within a supportive engineering environment, we d love to see what you can offer! Located in Lancashire, this role would be commutable from Blackburn, Bolton, Rochdale, Manchester, Burnley and surrounding areas. For further information please contact Sharon Hill on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) or email: (url removed) AE2

Controls & Automation Engineer - Site Based DCS & Instrumentation €55-85k + 9% Bonus, Pension, Career Development Flexible Working, Option for Hybrid South West Ireland Ref: 25526 Excellent opportunity for a Controls & Automation Engineer with DCS experience to join a leading global manufacturing business, supporting production, process improvement and capital projects within a modern industrial facility, without being buried in documentation. Working as part of a dedicated site engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to influence process performance, support new product introductions and contribute to the ongoing development of automation systems that are critical to site operations. Controls & Automation Engineer The Role: Working across both established manufacturing and new product introductions, you'll be involved in everything from troubleshooting instrumentation and control systems through to commissioning new equipment and supporting automation projects. The role is approximately 90% hands-on engineering, including: Fault finding and debugging instrumentation, control systems and plant equipment Commissioning new and modified process and utility equipment Supporting new product introductions and process improvements Programming and modifying recipes within the DCS Supporting automation change controls and commissioning activities Working closely with production, maintenance and project teams to keep the site running efficiently Managing automation and control projects through specification, implementation, qualification and commissioning Creating, reviewing and approving commissioning documentation and change controls Maintaining site automation systems to ensure compliance, reliability and minimal downtime Reviewing and approving electrical drawings, control documentation and P&IDs Participating in process safety reviews, HAZOP studies, risk assessments and root cause investigations Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations Providing on-call support and responding to site call-outs when required Controls & Automation Engineer What We're Looking For: We're keen to speak with engineers who have: 3+ years' experience within industrial automation or process controls A degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Instrumentation or similar Experience with a DCS platform (DeltaV experience is advantageous but not essential) Strong instrumentation and fault-finding skills Experience within process manufacturing such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, beverage or similar Experience designing, configuring, programming and commissioning control systems Understanding of electrical and instrumentation drawings, control schematics and P&IDs Knowledge of process safety systems, ATEX regulations, HAZOP studies and risk assessments Previous experience within pharmaceutical, chemical, process manufacturing or other regulated industries Experience supporting capital projects, commissioning activities and continuous improvement programmes Why Join? Competitive salary with 9% annual bonus Flexible approach to on-call and work-life balance Private healthcare (family cover available) Permanent full-time position offering long-term career stability Opportunity to work on varied automation, process improvement and capital projects Hybrid working (typically 1 2 days per week after onboarding) Interested? If you're looking for a role where you can combine automation expertise, project delivery and process improvement within a technically advanced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. This role would suit candidates with experience as an Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, DCS Engineer, Process Control Engineer, Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Systems Engineer or Industrial Automation Engineer. For further information please contact Sarah Clarke.