PLC Controls Engineer
Location: Cavan
We are recruiting a PLC Controls Engineer for our client, an established manufacturing business offering a varied, days-based opportunity focused on automation and control systems.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting PLCs, improving automated systems and contributing to engineering projects. PLC experience is the priority. A time-served electrical background would be beneficial, but it is not essential, as the wider team includes electricians who handle dedicated electrical work.
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PLC-focused opportunity, with hands-on involvement in automation, system improvements and equipment upgrades.
Monday to Thursday, 8:00am-5:30pm, and Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, with no weekend call-outs.
Attractive salary plus performance-related bonus, with support from an established maintenance team.
The Role:
Support PLC and automation systems within a manufacturing environment.
Diagnose control-system faults, carry out modifications and support commissioning activities.
Contribute to system integration, equipment upgrades and ongoing improvement projects.
Work alongside electrical and mechanical maintenance colleagues, focusing on PLC and controls expertise.
Participate in capital investment and energy-efficiency projects.
Support and improve existing systems.
The Person:
Relevant PLC experience is the key requirement, ideally gained in a production or manufacturing environment.
Experience working with Siemens PLCs.
Candidates with two to three years’ PLC experience following college will be considered.
An electrical apprenticeship or time-served background would be an advantage, but is not essential.
Experience of commissioning, modifications or system integration would be beneficial.
A practical approach to troubleshooting and improving automated systems.
The Rewards:
Attractive salary plus bonus linked to individual targets, KPIs and company performance.
Days-based working: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am-5:30pm, and Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm.
31 days per annum inclusive of public holidays
Pension scheme details and employer contribution levels – 5% employee, 3% employer
Private healthcare
No weekend call-outs.
Time off in lieu for additional hours worked.
A varied role based in Cavan, with exposure to automation and engineering projects.
The opportunity to apply your PLC expertise while working alongside electrical and mechanical colleagues.
Next Steps
For further information or a confidential discussion, contact Dominic Heron on or email .
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Salary is usually negotiable, salary details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise.
Skills:PLC Technician PLC Engineer Automation Engineer Electrical Technician Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Benefits:bonus pension etc
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