Automation Engineer (Training on Functional Safety)
£45,000 - £52,000 (OTE 70K+) + 7K Car Allowance + Healthcare + 12% Pension
Runcorn, Cheshire

Are you an Automation, Controls Engineer or similar looking to work for a global company with a great reputation for supporting staff through continuous career development?
Are you looking for an off-the-tools role programming bespoke solutions that offers excellent earning potential, constant development and external training for highly desirable, industry specific qualifications?
In this role you will be trained on the programming of this companies redundant automated safety systems used within the manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical and oil & gas industries. You will also have to travel to site and off-shore to commission the control systems, being paid overtime and off-shore rates.

This company employ over 18,500 employees globally and are market leaders in the design, installation and service of advanced industrial automation technology. They are currently striving towards achieving net zero and have sustainability at the heart of their business. They pride themselves on delivering the most reliable distributed control systems on the planet.

This role would suit an Automation Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, PLC Programmer or Service Engineer looking to step up into a hybrid, office-based role programming bespoke industrial automation equipment for a globally recognised industry leader.

The Role:
* Programming distributed control systems used for industrial automation
* Working to SIL 3 standards
* Flexible hybrid working with up to 3 days at home per week
* Travelling nationally and off-shore to sites to assist with commissioning of new equipment, up to once per month
* Every other Friday off

The Person:
* Automation Engineer, PLC/DCS Programmer, Controls Engineer or PLC/DCS Service Engineer looking to step up
* Willing to travel and work off-shore for up to 2 weeks a time
* Commutable to Runcorn, Cheshire

Job Reference: BBBH 14880
Electrical, Engineer, Service, Controls, Automation, PLC, DCS, RTU, SCADA, Maintenance, Systems, Programming, Energy, Gas, Warrington, Runcorn, Liverpool, Cheshire

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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