Control Systems Engineer (PID Loops / Safety)

Company: Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
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Location: Widnes
Job Description:

Controls Engineer (PID Loops / Safety)

£45,000 – £48,000 (OTE 65K+) + 10% Bonus + £7,000 Car Allowance + Healthcare + 12% Pension

Widnes

We are looking for a Controls Engineer or PLC Programmer with experience in PID Loops, who will programme and commission equipment for a world‑leading industrial automation company. You will receive expert training on advanced DCS programming, further specialize in Functional Safety, and gain TÜV certification as part of your career development.

Responsibilities

  • Program distributed control systems used for industrial automation.
  • Travel to sites and off‑shore locations to commission control systems.

Benefits & Working Arrangements

  • Flexible hybrid working – up to 3 days at home per week.
  • Full training on bespoke systems.
  • Occasional off‑shore work, up to 2 weeks at a time, with overtime and off‑shore rates paid.
  • Every other Friday off.

Qualifications

  • Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer or similar background.
  • Ability to program PLCs or Distributed Control Systems.
  • Knowledge of PID Loops or SIL (Functional Safety).
  • UK driving licence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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Posted: July 11th, 2026