Automation and Controls Engineer

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Automation and Controls Engineer

East Kent with travel nationwide (fully expensed)

c.GBP35-70k dependent on skills and experience + bens + PROGRESSION

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment's Manufacturing, Engineering and Technical team are delighted to be exclusively representing a forward-thinking business with an impressive client base in their search for an Automation and Controls Engineer.

This is a rare opportunity to join an innovative market leader in automation. Our client is happy to consider candidates with varying experience levels with salaries to reflect.

Working as an Engineer within this small but established award-winning business, no two days will be the same.

Duties will include:

• Collaborating effectively within a close-knit, skilled team
• Engaging in both on-site and field-based assignments
• Serving as a customer-facing brand ambassador, representing the company with professionalism across a portfolio of prestigious B2B clients
• Supporting the design and delivery of bespoke automated systems for diverse industrial applications
• Installing, maintaining, and commissioning SCADA and PLC systems with precision and efficiency
• Conducting diagnostics, troubleshooting, and implementing proactive solutions to minimise downtime
• Configuring both hardware and software to meet detailed technical specifications
• Consistently delivering exceptional service to both internal teams and external clients
• Applying strong problem-solving skills to technical challenges in dynamic environments
• Working confidently with both high- and low-voltage switchgear systems

To be considered for this role, you will:

• Hold a degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline such as Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics
• Possess a solid understanding of switchgear systems
• Have hands-on experience with SCADA systems and their applications
• Be familiar with PLC controls, ideally with practical, real-world exposure
• Bring prior experience from a relevant industry such as power generation, automation, or robotics
• Demonstrate a professional and customer-focused approach when representing the company in the field
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a personal vehicle
• Be comfortable working on-site in East Kent and travelling as required primarily within the M25 corridor, with occasional national and international travel
• Be a self-motivated, enthusiastic engineering professional with a genuine passion for digital innovation and the application of cutting-edge technology in industrial environments

What’s in it for you?

• Join a forward-thinking, globally recognised company at the forefront of innovation in automation and control systems
• Gain real opportunities for career progression, where your skills, ideas, and hard work are genuinely valued
• Enjoy a competitive salary and a supportive working environment that invests in your growth
• Collaborate with industry experts and work directly with a prestigious portfolio of B2B clients
• Take on technically diverse and exciting projects that challenge and develop your expertise
• Benefit from a healthy work-life balance, including an early finish every Friday
• Travel opportunities across the UK and occasionally internationally as part of varied, hands-on project work

Please note, due to the nature of the work, offers of employment will be subject to background checks including DBS and credit checks, as well as the signing of NDAs!

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Associate Director for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment