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Permanent

Controls Engineer (Rail / Allen-Bradley)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Colchester
money-bag £65000 - £70000/annum 25 Days Holiday + Progression + Trai
Posted: 05 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 04 November 2026
Ref: 225685788

Controls Engineer (Rail / Allen-Bradley)
-65,000 - -70,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Progression + Training + Gym Membership + Pension
Colchester, Essex

Are you a Controls Engineer with the ability to programme and configure Allen-Bradley PLCs looking to step up into a senior position where you will be leading projects from concept to commission?

Do you want to work within the Rail industry for an established global integrator where you will be recognised as a technical expert, working on multiple complex projects at any one time?

In this role you will be working within a Colchester based office alongside a team of industry experts. Trained by the best, you will learn to design comprehensive automated safety and control systems used throughout international Rail networks.

Involved in all aspects of the project lifecycle, you will be using AutoCAD for Electrical schematics; programming Allen-Bradley PLC''s from scratch and assist in the development of SCADA and HMI''s. You will have to occasionally travel to customer sites to commission systems across the UK and internationally.

This company have carved out a profitable niche for automated safety systems within the global Rail market. With 25 years of expertise, they are moving through a period of rapid growth and are looking for Control Systems Engineers to aid in the development of new projects.

This role would suit a ControlEngineer from an Allen-Bradley / Rockwell background who is looking to step up into a senior position and be recognised as a technical expert whilst working on complex projects from concept to commission.


The Role

  • Design and programme Allen-Bradley PLC''s from scratch
  • Work on projects from concept to completion
  • Develop 2D Electrical AutoCAD schematics to integrate control systems
  • Assist in the development of SCADA and HMI''s
  • Travel to customer sites across the UK and internationally to commission systems

The Person

  • Controls Engineer or similar
    Ability to programme Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLC''s from scratch
    UK Drivers License

Reference Number: BBBH 27495a

Keywords: Control, Systems, Engineer, Controls, Automation, PLC, Programming, 2D, AutoCAD, Allen Bradley, Industrial, Programmer, Safety, DCS, SCADA, Allen-Bradley, HMI, Rail, Development, Configuration, Rockwell, Software, Colchester, Ipswich, Suffolk, Chelmsford, Essex

If you''re 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.

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