Controls Engineer Rail in Warrington

Controls Engineer Rail in Warrington

Warrington Full-Time 35000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Randstad Cpe London

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design control panels and develop electrical systems for exciting automation projects.
  • Company: Join a growing engineering team in a dynamic environment.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, and hands-on mentoring.
  • Other info: Opportunities to broaden your skillset with software and controls programming.
  • Why this job: Gain real responsibility and build a long-term career in controls engineering.
  • Qualifications: Experience in electrical design and a relevant engineering qualification.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.

Are you a Controls Engineer looking for the next step in your career?

Do you have experience designing control panels and want to develop into a well-rounded Controls Engineer?

Salary

£35,000 to 40,000 (+ £4,000 Car Allowance - only available for those with a full driver's license and vehicle)

Location

Warrington (minimum 3 days per week in the office)

My client is looking for a Controls Engineer to join their expanding engineering team based in Warrington.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career to join an experienced team and develop into a key member of the business.

Working across a range of automation projects, you'll primarily focus on the electrical design of control systems, supporting projects from concept through to delivery.

You'll work closely with an experienced Controls Software Engineer, receiving hands-on mentoring while taking ownership of the electrical design aspects of each project.

Over time, there will also be opportunities to gain exposure to the software and controls programming side for those interested in broadening their skillset.

Projects span multiple sectors including industrial automation, fuel and oil systems, vehicle wash systems, and other bespoke control applications in and around the rail sector.

Essential

Requirements

  • Experience designing electrical control panels.
  • Experience producing electrical drawings using an electrical CAD package such as Auto CAD Electrical, EPLAN, Solid Works Electrical or similar.
  • An HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation or a related discipline.
  • A good understanding of control systems and industrial automation.
  • A full UK driving licence.
  • The ability to commute to the Warrington office at least three days per week

Desirable

  • Experience working with PLC-based control systems.
  • Knowledge of HMIs and industrial automation projects.
  • Experience producing cable schedules and termination drawings.
  • Previous project engineering experience.
  • Experience within manufacturing, food and beverage, water, utilities, system integration or similar industries.

If you're looking for an opportunity where you'll receive genuine training, real responsibility and the chance to build a long-term career in controls engineering, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Emily at Carrington West for a confidential discussion.

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Randstad Cpe London

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Randstad Cpe London Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Controls Engineer Rail in Warrington

Electrical Control Panel Design
Electrical CAD Software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical)
HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Control Systems Understanding
Industrial Automation Knowledge
PLC-based Control Systems Experience
HMI Knowledge