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Permanent

Control & Instrumentation Engineer

D R Newitt & Associates
Norwich
money-bag £60000 - £65000/annum Excellent Bonus + Package
Posted: 29 July 2026 (2 days ago)
Closing date: 27 August 2026
Ref: 225425264

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a-Control & Instrumentation Engineer-to join a leading specialist manufacturer in Norfolk.

This role is ideal for an experienced C&I Engineer looking to work within a technically advanced process manufacturing environment, supporting the reliability, safety and continuous improvement of complex production facilities.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, maintenance and optimisation of control and instrumentation systems across multiple process plants. Working closely with production and engineering teams, the role will focus on improving plant performance, supporting automation projects and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and maintain control and instrumentation systems.
  • Test, fault-find and modify existing PLC, SCADA and DCS systems.
  • Develop and implement control system improvements to optimise plant performance.
  • Support automation, continuous improvement and capital project activities.
  • Modify and develop PLC software using-Rockwell-and/or-Siemens S7-platforms.
  • Provide technical support for complex process control and instrumentation issues.
  • Manage and coordinate external automation contractors where required.
  • Produce technical documentation and project reports.
  • Participate in an out-of-hours engineering support rota. (on call uplift on offer)

About You

Applicants should possess:

  • HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering.
  • A minimum of three years'' experience working with PLC and SCADA systems within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Experience programming, modifying and fault-finding on-Rockwell-and/or-Siemens S7-PLCs.
  • Strong understanding of industrial instrumentation, control systems and process automation.
  • Experience working within manufacturing or process industries.

What''s on Offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Exposure to complex automation, instrumentation and continuous improvement projects.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • Long-term career progression within an established and innovative manufacturing business.

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Flexitime
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

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