PLC Programmer - Jobs in Telford and Wrekin

Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading manufacturer in their search for a PLC Programmer to work in their leading facility in Telford.

For the successful PLC Programmer our client is offering;

Salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience
8.30 am – 5.00 pm Monday to Friday, however, flexibility to working slightly different hours is required
Permanent position
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, an additional 5 services days on offer
Pension scheme at 5% and 8% employer contribution
Free parking
Training and development opportunities

The Role of the PLC Programmer:

Carrying out modification, fault finding and programming of PLC's
Support existing electrical, instrumentation and control systems and ensure requests for change/assistance are satisfied in accordance with existing standards to ensure production is maximised and all modifications are recorded/approved.
Recommend improvements or replacements which will improve reliability, safety or production through expert product knowledge
Liaising with various departments internally, ensuring machines are performing effectively/efficiently
Involvement in multiple projects at any given time, ensuring these are enhancing improvements within technology
Must demonstrate a pragmatic, insightful, and logical approach to problem solving and continually challenge traditional methods whilst constantly thinking about simplification, standardisation, and improvement
Provide technical leadership and programming expertise in a professional manner
Integration of technology within new & existing systems
Reduce repeated failures and create solutions to drive continuous improvement and minimise machinery downtime
Striving for continuous improvement & new developments

What our client is looking for in a PLC Programmer:

Educated to degree level in electrical and electronic engineering.
Knowledge of certain requirements regarding control systems, robotics, and human interface.
Work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Experience of working with Continuous Improvement processes.
Knowledge of process and packaging machinery operation and process pipework systems, to complement the control system design and programming work
Experience of programming Siemens / Schneider PLC's

Alternative job titles;

PLC Programmer, Controls Engineer, Electrical Maintenance, Automation, PLC Programming, PLC Fault Finding, HMI, SCADA

Commutable From;

Telford, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Cannock, Bridgnorth, Shifnal, Newport, Market Drayton

For further information about this and other positions please apply now

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Limited who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

Job Reference: opp-22057

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Engineering Supervisor

Telford and Wrekin

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Recruit4Staff are proud to be representing their client, a leading manufacturing company in their search for a Engineering Supervisor to work in their leading facility in Telford.

For the successful Engineering Supervisor our client is offering:

Competitive annual salary paying up to £60,000 - Depending on experience
Days based role - 8:45am-5pm Monday to Friday
Permanent position within a rapidly expanding business
Very clean / Modern working environment
Progression opportunities
Pension scheme
Company events
23 days holiday rising to 25 days after 1 year of service

The Role - Engineering Supervisor:

Writing technical plans, procedures and training modules
Commissioning of systems & equipment
Providing technical support to the customer
Rectifying faults
Overseeing a team of 8 staff, ensuring they're completing work to correct standards
Amending of PLC programmes
Carrying out PLC programming activities where necessary & development of programmes
Customer liaison
Carrying out site visits
Carrying out the Handover with the customer at the end of the commission
Ensuring processes are being followed
Responsible for recruitment within your assigned area
Development of PLC software / Robot programmes
Onsite investigations and rectification
Providing training to the team
Attending reviews / meetings with customers
Planning of installations
Reviewing the Technicians customer visits and providing feedback internally

What our client is looking for in an Engineering Supervisor:

Ability to travel Worldwide when required - This could be 5-6 times a year, usually for 2 weeks at a time
Strong PLC knowledge (Ideally Siemens)
Strong management skills
PLC Programming / Fault finding experience
Fault finding skills
Experience in managing a team of Engineers / Technicians - Essential
Strong Knowledge of Robots & PLC's
Ability to read and understand Electrical/Mechanical drawings
Experience within Automation / Control Systems / Mechatronics
Full UK Licence & Passport - Essential

Key Skills or Similar Job Titles:

Control Systems, Control Systems Engineer, PLC Fault Finding, PLC Programmer, Mechatronics, Automation, Technical Manager, Engineering team leader, Engineering supervisor, Maintenance team leader, Maintenance supervisor

Commutable from: Telford, Halesfield, Hortonwood, Stafford Park, Shrewsbury, Newport, Market Drayton, Bridgnorth, Wolverhampton, Much Wenlock, Kidderminster

For further information about this and other positions please apply now.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Limited who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.