At a Glance
- Tasks: Install, service, and troubleshoot maritime handling systems and electrical equipment.
- Company: Specialist engineering company focused on bespoke industrial solutions.
- Benefits: Earn up to £60k with pension, overtime, and 33 days holiday.
- Other info: Opportunity for extensive travel and career growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on innovative projects in exciting environments.
- Qualifications: Strong electrical background and PLC experience required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40016 £ per year.
We are a specialist engineering company focused on the design, manufacture, and installation of bespoke handling systems for industrial and offshore applications.
We are currently seeking a Controls Engineer to join our team.
Field Service Engineers – Earn £60k. Control Systems & Mechanical/Multiskilled. Salary: £40‑43k Basic + Pension, Overtime, 33 Days Holiday, Tax Free Bonus. Glasgow, Ref: 25347.
- Role
- Installation, commissioning, servicing and fault diagnosis of maritime handling systems and associated electrical and control equipment.
- Advanced fault finding on electrical systems, PLC‑controlled machinery and variable speed drive systems.
- Modification, debugging and optimisation of PLC programs (primarily Ladder Logic).
- Configuration, commissioning and troubleshooting of VFDs across multiple manufacturers.
- Interpretation of electrical schematics, control drawings and technical documentation.
- Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance both onshore and offshore.
- Produce detailed service reports, fault reports and technical documentation using MS Office.
- Provide technical support and advice directly to customers on‑site.
- Support workshop, documentation and project preparation activities when not deployed.
- Work independently in remote and high‑pressure environments, managing faults through to resolution.
- Act as a professional company representative, maintaining strong client relationships and high safety standards.
- Regular UK and international travel with extended periods working away from home.
Qualifications
- Strong electrically biased background within industrial or marine environments.
- Proven experience with VFD installation, parameterisation and fault diagnosis.
- Extensive PLC experience, particularly with Ladder Logic programming and troubleshooting.
- Strong electrical fault‑finding skills on complex electro‑mechanical and control systems.
- Good understanding of control panels, MCCs, motors, sensors and safety circuits.
- Self‑motivated and capable of working independently in demanding or remote environments.
- Flexible and willing to travel extensively, including offshore work and time away from home.
Located in Glasgow, this role would be commutable from East Kilbride, Hamilton and other surrounding areas.
For further information call Sharon Hill.
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