Controls & PLC Engineer - International Travel

  • CV TECHNICAL LTD
  • Sheffield, Yorkshire
  • Jan 30, 2026
Full time Telecommunications

Job Description

PLC Controls Engineer (UK & International Travel)

Salary: £30,000 to £45,000 basic + overtime (up to 20%)OTE: £50,000 to £60,000Location: UK based with international travelHours: 40 hours per week

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing engineering business looking to appoint a PLC Controls Engineer to support UK and international projects across multiple regions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys travel, variety, and working on technically challenging projects worldwide.

The Role

The successful candidate will be involved in the full lifecycle of automation projects, including:

  • UK and international travel (minimum 3 months per year, up to 6 months)

  • PLC programming, primarily using Siemens systems

  • Project management and client-facing project delivery

  • Testing and commissioning of systems

  • Software and language programming such as Python, C++, or similar

  • Working on projects across America, India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa

Experience, Skills & Qualifications
  • Background in controls, automation, or PLC engineering

  • Experience with Siemens PLCs preferred

  • Willingness to travel internationally for extended periods

  • Open to engineers from various industry backgrounds (heavy industry ideal but not essential)

  • Training available for engineers who need development in certain areas

  • Suitable for both experienced engineers and junior engineers looking to progress

Training & Progression
  • Full training and support provided

  • Clear progression opportunities within the engineering team

Package & Benefits
  • £30,000 to £45,000 basic salary DOE

  • Overtime paid up to 20% on basic

  • Company van, fuel card, phone and laptop

  • Pension scheme

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