System Support Engineers

Automation Experts
Ilkeston, UK
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
£35,000.0 - £40,000.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems Integration HMI Screens

Job description

This is an exciting chance for Two System Support Engineers to join a rapidly growing systems integration business that has increased turnover from £3M to £15M in just three years.

Working across a portfolio of bespoke infrastructure projects throughout the UK, you’ll play a key role in ensuring customers’ automation and control systems operate safely, efficiently and reliably.

System Support Engineers - The Role:

From fault-finding and preventative maintenance through to system upgrades and customer support, this varied role offers the opportunity to get involved in:

  • Providing technical support to customers, responding to system issues and minimising downtime
  • Diagnosing and resolving complex automation and control system faults
  • Carrying out routine inspections, system audits and preventative maintenance activities
  • Supporting the continuous operation and reliability of PLC, SCADA and HMI systems
  • Implementing system modifications, upgrades and performance improvements
  • Providing training and technical guidance to end users and support personnel
  • Supporting infrastructure projects across multiple UK sites
  • Working closely with customers to deliver effective technical solutions
  • Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of installed control systems

Requirements

  • A full UK driving licence
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities
  • Flexibility to travel throughout the UK as required

Benefits & conditions

  • Excellent earning potential with overtime and profit share bonus
  • OTE of approximately £55,000
  • Flexible working hours
  • Free on-site gym
  • Company pension scheme
  • Company vehicle provided for site travel
  • Work on varied and technically challenging infrastructure projects
  • Strong focus on employee welfare, training and career development
  • Long-term progression opportunities within a growing organisation

Interested?

Based on the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire border, this role would be commutable from Nottingham, Derby, Ripley, Loughborough and surrounding areas.

The position involves approximately 40% office-based work and 60% site-based project support, including occasional night shifts and participation in a 1-in-6 rota covering a dedicated customer contract.

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