PLC Controls Engineer (Off the Tools)

Company: Ernest Gordon Recruitment
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Location: Northampton
Job Description:

Job Title & Location

£50,000 – £55,000 + Company Car + 34 Days Holiday – Monday to Friday (Northampton)

Overview

Are you a PLC Controls/Automation Engineer or similar looking for a role off the tools working for an industry leading business, where you will get the opportunity to develop and train the next generation of Engineers?

In this role you will be developing presentations, materials, and manuals to deliver training to engineers from a leading business’s training centre. You will impart your knowledge onto small, dedicated groups that are eager to learn, with some travel to customer sites once a month bringing plenty of variety.

Founded over 80 years ago, this manufacturer and distributor provides state‑of‑the‑art electrical systems globally, with sites across the UK and Asia. They are seeing continuous growth through acquisitions, looking to bolster their training department to be best‑in‑class.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver training sessions on site for groups of 4–8 people
  • Design and update training materials and manuals, creating presentations
  • Travel to customer sites once a month, staying away for the week
  • Work Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm

The Person

  • Experienced PLC programmer, automation or controls engineer
  • Experience with Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, or Siemens systems
  • Looking to move off the tools into a trainer role

Reference Number: BBBH24294f

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

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Posted: April 17th, 2026