At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and develop advanced automation systems while providing technical support and diagnostics.
- Company: Leading UK-based automation and engineering solutions provider with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime pay, 25 days leave, and excellent career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a supportive culture that values work-life balance.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on exciting projects across various industries.
- Qualifications: Experience in controls engineering and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
About the Company
TCS Consulting are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK-based automation and engineering solutions provider that designs and builds bespoke automation systems for industries including medical, oil & gas, food, and aerospace. Due to continued growth and increased demand for service and support, our client is seeking a skilled and proactive Service & Controls Engineer to join their expanding engineering team.
The Role
This is a varied and hands-on position combining field-based service work with in-house controls and commissioning projects. The successful candidate will support, maintain, and develop advanced automation systems across a range of applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and customer satisfaction.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide on-site and remote technical support for customer breakdowns and service contracts.
- Perform diagnostics, fault-finding, and repairs on control systems, robotics, and automation equipment.
- Support in-house project work, including PLC programming, commissioning, and electrical system integration.
- Travel to customer sites across the UK and occasionally overseas (Full UK driving licence required).
- Participate in an on-call rota to provide remote and emergency support (typically one week on, approximately biweekly).
On-Call & Call-Out Details
- On-Call Allowance: Paid at £X per hour for each hour on call outside normal working hours.
- Call-Out Work: Paid at your standard hourly rate with a 25% premium when attending site outside normal hours. All travel time for call-outs is paid in full.
Working Hours
Standard office hours are flexible typically 8:00am-4:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday. The company promotes a flexible give-and-take approach: when projects require extra commitment, this is balanced with time off when workloads permit.
What's on Offer
- £45,000 - £50,000 base salary (DOE)
- Overtime and on-call allowances
- 25 days annual leave
- Bank Holidays
- High-spec laptop and equipment provided
- All travel expenses covered
- Excellent career development opportunities, including training in:
- PLCs and industrial automation
- Electrical design and control systems
- Robotics and machine integration
- Regular salary reviews every 6-12 months based on performance
Controls Engineer in Manchester employer: Talent & Career Solutions Consulting Limited
TCS Consulting is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets hands-on engineering. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides extensive training opportunities in advanced automation and control systems, ensuring that team members are well-equipped to excel in their roles. Located in the UK, TCS promotes a flexible work culture that values work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the engineering sector.
Contact Details:
Talent & Career Solutions Consulting Limited Recruitment Team
