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Control Systems Engineer (PID Loops / Safety)

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Posted on Jul 6, 2026 by CV-Library
Widnes, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£45k - £48k Annual
Full-Time
Controls Engineer (PID Loops / Safety)
£45,000 - £48,000 (OTE 65K+) + 10% Bonus + £7000 Car Allowance + Healthcare + 12% Pension
Widnes

Are you a Controls Engineer. PLC Programmer or similar with knowledge of PID Loops looking for a hybrid role where you will programme and commission equipment known for being the safest in the industry, for a world leader within industrial automation?

Do you want to upskill and receive expert training on advanced DCS programming, further specialising into Functional Safety by gaining TÜV certification and structured career development?

In this role you will be trained on the programming of this companies automated safety systems used within the manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical and oil & gas industries. You will also have to travel to site and off-shore to commission the control systems, being paid overtime and off-shore rates.

This company employ over 18,500 employees globally and are market leaders in the design, installation and service of advanced industrial automation technology. They are currently striving towards achieving net zero and have sustainability at the heart of their business. They pride themselves on delivering the most reliable distributed control systems on the planet.

This role would suit a Control Systems Engineer, PLC Programmer or similar with knowledge of PID Loops looking to step up into a hybrid role programming bespoke industrial automation equipment offering expert training, TÜV certification and further progression.

The Role:

Programming distributed control systems used for industrial automation
Flexible hybrid working with up to 3 days at home per week
Full training on their bespoke systems
Occasional travel and off-shore work for up to 2 weeks a time
Every other Friday off
The Person:

Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer or similar
Ability to program Programmable Logic Controllers or Distributed Control Systems
Knowledge of PID Loops or SIL (Functional Safety)
UK Driving Licence
Job Reference: BBBH 26003a

Keywords: Junior, Electrical, Engineer, Service, Controls, Systems, Control, C, C++, Control, Loops, Offshore, Off, Shore, Off-shore, DeltaV, CentrumVP, Safety, Functional, TÜV, Proportional-Integral-Derivative, Automation, PLC, DCS, RTU, PID, Maintenance, Programming, Widnes, Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool, Runcorn

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

Reference: 225334479

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Control Systems Engineer (PID Loops / Safety)

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 6, 2026 by CV-Library

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Widnes, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£45k - £48k Annual
Full-Time
Controls Engineer (PID Loops / Safety)
£45,000 - £48,000 (OTE 65K+) + 10% Bonus + £7000 Car Allowance + Healthcare + 12% Pension
Widnes

Are you a Controls Engineer. PLC Programmer or similar with knowledge of PID Loops looking for a hybrid role where you will programme and commission equipment known for being the safest in the industry, for a world leader within industrial automation?

Do you want to upskill and receive expert training on advanced DCS programming, further specialising into Functional Safety by gaining TÜV certification and structured career development?

In this role you will be trained on the programming of this companies automated safety systems used within the manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical and oil & gas industries. You will also have to travel to site and off-shore to commission the control systems, being paid overtime and off-shore rates.

This company employ over 18,500 employees globally and are market leaders in the design, installation and service of advanced industrial automation technology. They are currently striving towards achieving net zero and have sustainability at the heart of their business. They pride themselves on delivering the most reliable distributed control systems on the planet.

This role would suit a Control Systems Engineer, PLC Programmer or similar with knowledge of PID Loops looking to step up into a hybrid role programming bespoke industrial automation equipment offering expert training, TÜV certification and further progression.

The Role:

Programming distributed control systems used for industrial automation
Flexible hybrid working with up to 3 days at home per week
Full training on their bespoke systems
Occasional travel and off-shore work for up to 2 weeks a time
Every other Friday off
The Person:

Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer or similar
Ability to program Programmable Logic Controllers or Distributed Control Systems
Knowledge of PID Loops or SIL (Functional Safety)
UK Driving Licence
Job Reference: BBBH 26003a

Keywords: Junior, Electrical, Engineer, Service, Controls, Systems, Control, C, C++, Control, Loops, Offshore, Off, Shore, Off-shore, DeltaV, CentrumVP, Safety, Functional, TÜV, Proportional-Integral-Derivative, Automation, PLC, DCS, RTU, PID, Maintenance, Programming, Widnes, Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool, Runcorn

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website
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Reference: 225334479

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