At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operations and solve complex technical challenges in automation and control systems.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturer in high-performance plastic and rubber extrusion lines.
- Benefits: Enjoy a company vehicle, laptop, medical insurance, and global travel opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with significant career development and international travel.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while advancing your career towards Service Centre Manager.
- Qualifications: Experience in industrial electrical engineering and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Our client, a leading manufacturer of high-performance plastic and rubber extrusion lines, is looking for a skilled Controls & Automation Engineer to join their team.
Benefits:
- Company vehicle
- Laptop & phone
- Medical insurance
- Employer matched pension scheme
- Significant career development opportunities
- Opportunity for global travel
Remit:
As Controls & Automation Engineer, you will play a key leadership role in the UK Service Center operations. This is a senior-level position with a clear progression path to becoming Service Centre Manager. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced technician or engineer with controls experience, leadership ambition, and a hands-on bias towards solving complex technical challenges. The successful candidate will contribute to both operational performance and technical innovation across the customer base and product lines, with regular involvement in real-world commissions, diagnostics, and system upgrades.
Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day Service Centre operations, ensuring efficient and responsive customer service.
- Provide senior-level technical support for legacy and modern control systems, including Gloucester Engineering equipment and other heritage brands.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex control and electrical issues for customer projects.
- Lead in the specification and implementation of PLCs, HMIs, and automation technologies for system upgrades, retrofits, and overhauls.
- Support the transition from analogue to digital control platforms.
- Contribute to the design and development of new automation and control solutions for extrusion and plastic processing machinery.
- Modify standard control panels and electrical systems to meet customer-specific requirements.
- Deliver expert advice and processing support to customers, both remotely and on-site.
- Produce and maintain electrical CAD drawings for current and future projects.
- Coordinate with internal sales and production teams to ensure timely, high-quality service delivery.
- Promote aftermarket offerings, including spare parts, upgrades, and service agreements.
- Conduct customer visits for commissioning, diagnostics, and technical support.
Experience Requirements:
- Strong experience in industrial electrical engineering and control systems.
- Background in plastics manufacturing environments such as Pipe & Profile, Blown Film, Cast Film, Extrusion Coating, or Foam.
- Proficiency in Ladder Logic, IEC 61131 programming, and HMI/SCADA configuration (e.g., WinCC, Wonderware, Proface, Red Lion).
- Familiarity with PLC platforms such as Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Proface.
- Knowledge of networking protocols, including Ethernet/IP and ProfiNet.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, hands-on bias toward practical fieldwork and technical delivery.
- Confident communicator with strong customer service orientation.
- Willingness to travel for customer support and commissioning (UK and International).
- Competence with electrical CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical).
Controls & Automation Engineer employer: Sierra 57 Consult
As a Service Engineer Apprentice with our esteemed client, you will be part of a dynamic team in the thriving plastics industry, where innovation meets opportunity. The company offers an excellent work culture that prioritises employee growth through hands-on training and mentorship, alongside competitive benefits such as overtime pay, a company vehicle, and a generous holiday allowance. This role not only provides a pathway to a rewarding career but also fosters a supportive environment that values your contributions and development.
