South Yorkshire (hybrid)
Joining the Projects Team you will be responsible for commissioning, installing and servicing industrial automation and industrial control systems.
SCADA/PLC/Motor Control/Drives knowledge and experience
PLC software design capability without the use of a library or set design standards.
Minimum of 4 years experience working in a control system engineering role ideally at an integrator.
This role includes some site based work (less than 20% of the year)
This is predominantly an office based role with some opportunities to work away.
Experience producing technical documentation.
Talentometry have partnered with Fairfield Controls to recruit Control System Engineers for each of their office locations (South Yorkshire, Gloucestershire, and Scottish Central Belt. The role has come about as a result of business expansion and progression of engineers into management roles. It may not surprise you to learn that the Director Group all joined either as apprentices or graduates at Fairfield Controls making business decisions that propel the organization forward in terms of capability to deliver one of the most interesting portfolio of complex Control & Automation projects on offer from any single control system integrator. Fairfield Controls provide turnkey instrumentation control and automation solutions across a wide range of markets. Solutions include PLC, SCADA, Motor Control, drives and range from simple dedicated controller applications, to complex networked solutions. Projects include the London Eye, Wimbledon Centre Court Retractable Roof, The Falkirk Wheel and Tower Bridge. In addition to this, the business also operates within advanced manufacturing integrating the latest Industry 4.0 technologies in sectors such as Defence, Aerospace, and Pharmaceuticals.
Control System software design specification.
Software coding and configuration for PLC, SCADA and HMI interfaces.
Production and review of technical documentation
Factory and Site Acceptance Testing
System commissioning
Supervision and coaching of junior staff, including technicians, graduates and apprentices
Salaries are based on capabilities with this role paying over time. We will be able to advise on what a likely outcome would be after reviewing your CV and speaking with you about your experience.
Progression is entirely dependent on your capabilities. There is an in-house academy for controls engineers covering a wide range of SCADA PLC tech alongside Machine and Process Safety.
Full private medical service with AXA Health
Death In Service plan with Canada Life
Annual company performance linked bonus
Great opportunity to take advantage of a unique tax break for EVs taken out via a company car.
Fairfield Controls are an IET Enterprise Partner. In addition to professional registration the company have a significant L&D budget
- Pension with Royal London- Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme- Childcare voucher scheme- Annual winter and summer social events
Creating Exceptional Performance
UK Offices
• Retford • Gloucester• Glasgow
Staff Members
60% of engineers started their career at Fairfield Controls as apprentices or graduates
Years
Average length of service - this is a business where people are highly engaged
Turnover
Projects range from £2.5k to £2.5m. Projects include: London Eye, Tower Bridge, Wimbledon Retracting Roofing, Falkirk Wheel, UK Flood Defence Systems and many more!
Staff on long term training
The above is in addition to staff on ad hoc training courses like PLC / Electrical Design / Machine Safety training. Fun fact: almost all of these roles have come about as a result of internal mobility.
Years in Business
• Scottish Civil Engineering Awards (Glasgow's Smart Canal)• European Star Award (Europe's Best New Ride - Viking Voyage Superflume)• IET Innovation Finalist• RICS AWARDS (Woolwich Ferry Linkspan)
Talentometry are providing Fairfield Control Systems with end to end talent acquisition services. We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are already eligible to legally work in the UK from the start of employment. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for any of these roles. GDPR: By submitting your job application to Talentometry Limited, you are hereby giving us your consent to use your personal data for recruitment purposes. If you want to speak to us with regards to any of the roles above or perhaps think your skills sit outside of the requirements in the adverts above you can contact Zack
