Control and Automation Technician
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Job Title: Control & Automation Technician
Location: Hartlepool (Steel Tubes department) (TS25)
Salary: 40830 (Inclusive of shift allowance) rising to 47435 upon demonstration of site specific competencies quarterly bonus
Shifts: shift pattern of 12-hour days and nights (2 days 2 nights followed by 4 days off)
Site Based
Permanent
Job overview:
Are you an experienced Control & Automation Technician with expertise in PLC systems SCADA and industrial instrumentation
Were looking for a skilled technician to join our Process Control team to maintain troubleshoot and enhance automation and control systems critical to our manufacturing operations. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a fast-paced industrial environment ensuring operational efficiency and reliability.
Benefits
- Salary up to 47435 (after probation) with annual pay reviews.
- 35 days of annual leave per year.
- A quarterly bonus scheme (subject to business performance).
- One of the UKs leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution).
- Free onsite parking.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Employee discount scheme (including Vodafone Jaguar Land Rover and various local services).
What you will do:
- Diagnose and resolve faults in PLC SCADA and industrial control systems (Siemens S7 / Allen Bradley).
- Maintain and calibrate instrumentation control loops and variable speed drives.
- Support system upgrades and commissioning of automation equipment.
- Ensure compliance with safety quality and operational efficiency standards.
- Work collaboratively with engineers and operators to optimise performance and reliability.
What you will need:
As an Control & Automation Technician you will:
- HNC higher in Electrical Instrumentation or Control Engineering.
- Hold a time-served apprenticeship in a relevant field.
- Have hands-on experience with PLC programming and fault-finding (Siemens S7 / Allen Bradley).
- Knowledge of SCADA HMI Profibus and Profinet networks.
Your ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic industrial environment is essential. Experience with process control systems in heavy industry or manufacturing would be an advantage.
Why Join Us
Our clients are one of the worlds top steel producers with an annual crude steel capacity exceeding 33 million tonnes and around 80000 employees across four continents. Sustainability is at the core of their operations. They are committed to reducing energy consumption and achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. Join them and be part of an innovative forward-thinking team shaping the future of steel.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
