Junior Controls Engineer

Junior Controls Engineer – East Lancashire – Bespoke Machinery – £25-35k + hybrid + overtime + 25 days holiday + 7% matched contribution pension Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Junior Controls Engineer with PLC programming experience to join a well-established, growing manufacturer in East Lancashire. The successful Junior Controls Engineer will have some knowledge of programming PLCs and be keen to learn and develop into a seasoned Controls Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful Junior Controls Engineer to work on one-off, custom-built machines while benefiting from a collaborative team environment and career development opportunities. Junior Control Engineers – 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 * Great Work-Life Balance – 40-hour week, Friday lunchtime finish & overtime available, plus up to 2 days a week working from home when possible (i.e. when you’re not testing or commissioning!) * Career Stability – Join a well-established, supportive company with a strong team culture. The Role – Junior Controls Engineer * Develop and modify PLC & HMI software to optimise machine performance. * Carry out workshop testing & onsite commissioning (UK-based, 95% domestic travel). * Work 70% office/home 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: £25-35,000 + overtime. * 25 days holiday + bank holidays. * Above auto-enrolment pension contribution – 7% matched contribution