Junior DCS Engineer (PLC Background)

Job description

Junior DCS Engineer (PLC Background)

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£40,000 - £44,000 (OTE 60K+) + 10% Bonus + £7000 Car Allowance + Healthcare + 12% Pension
Warrington
Are you someone who can programme and configure PLC's looking for the rare opportunity to join a global OEM and gain full training on complect DCS programming and configuration?
Do you want to develop into a highly responsible, client facing Systems Engineer that will allow you to manage projects from concept to commission on both onshore and offshore sites?
In this role you will be taught the extensive configuration requirements for complex Distributed Control Systems and eventually step into a client facing position where you'll take customer requirements and work autonomously to improve DCS functionality. This will involve commissioning onsite, which can be complex manufacturing environments or offshore rigs. Most engineers take home an addition of 20% of their salary in stay-away pay.
This company employ over 18,000 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 someone who can programme and configure PLC's looking to step into a development focuses role with an OEM where you'll be taught by expert engineers to become an autonomous Systems Engineer.

The Role:
Programming distributed control systems used for industrial automation
Flexible hybrid working with up to 3 days at home per week
Full training on their bespoke systems
Occasional travel and off-shore work for up to 2 weeks a time
Every other Friday off

The Person:
Controls Engineer, Systems Engineer, PLC Programmer or similar
Ability to programme and configure PLC's or similar
UK Driving Licence

Job Reference: BBBH 26003e

Keywords: Junior, Electrical, Engineer, Service, Controls, Systems, Control, C, C++, C/C++, Offshore, Off, Shore, Off-shore, DeltaV, Configuration, Safety, Functional, TV, Automation, PLC, DCS, RTU, SCADA, Maintenance, Programming, Energy, Gas, Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool, Runcorn

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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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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Warrington

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English