Field Service Engineer – PLC Controls

Company: Complete Talent Services Ltd
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for a PLC Controls Service Engineer for a market leading business who install and service PLC Controls equipment across a range of FMCG sites in the UK and Ireland,

This is a permanent role that has been created due to continued expansion.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable background working within an Electrical maintenance based role within an FMCG manufacturing environment.

Candidates will be time served ( Minimum NVQ Level 3) Qualified in Electrical engineering – 17th / 18th Edition would be advantageous. Experience of working on fast moving production equipment is a must. Candidates must also have experience strong fault finding skills of PLCs – ideally Siemens PLCS (S5/ S7 or TIA), Rockwell or Mitsubishi.

This is primarily a Days based role + Overtime + Travel.

Candidates will also be required to work as part on an on call rota 1 week in 5 (£150p/w standby +£75 per call attended)

All travel time is paid door to door + all additional hours paid at premium rates – Realistic Earnings up to £65k

The role will cover sites across the UK so a willingness to travel is required.

This role would ideally suit a candidate with a demonstrable maintenance background looking to develop and progress into a field service based role.

Role Description

  • Provide support to client sites across the UK and Ireland.
  • Support Customer’s systems to aid in improving productivity.
  • Fault finding and rectification of PLC’s – Siemens/ Mitsubishi/ Rockwell
  • Maintenance – Routine and Reactive maintenance covering all aspects of electrical work including VSD
  • Training – Operational and maintenance training of customer staff

Skills and Qualifications

  • Demonstrable experience working within a maintenance role within a industrial manufacturing environment is a must
  • Field Service Experience – advantageous
  • Candidates must be time served and qualified in Electrical Engineering
  • 17th or 18th Edition would be advantageous
  • Strong working knowledge of PLC’s – Siemens/ Mitsubishi /Rockwell
  • Strong working knowledge of Drives and Motors
  • Strong customer service mind set
  • Willing to travel as required to sites in the UK and Ireland.

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Posted: September 14th, 2026