Drives & Controls Engineer

108282
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Market related
Permanent
Automation

Job Title: Drives & Controls Engineer

Location: Crewe

Pay Range/details: £40,000 - £60,000

Contract Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for a Drives, Controls and Site Engineer required to join a leading repair and maintenance business, supporting the efficient operation of drives and controls equipment. The Drives, Controls and Site Engineer will play a key role in diagnostics, repair, refurbishment, and onsite customer support, ensuring high-quality service and maintaining industry-leading standards.

Key Responsibilities - Drives & Controls Engineer

  • Carry out diagnostics and fault-finding on drives and controls equipment
  • Interpret technical documentation and schematics
  • Perform repair and refurbishment in line with company and manufacturer procedures
  • Conduct testing and quality assurance following repairs
  • Record work carried out, diagnostics, labour, and parts via internal systems
  • Provide onsite support including fault investigation and equipment removal
  • Collaborate with engineers and management to meet deadlines and quality standards
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and process efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and maintain a clean workspace

Qualifications & Requirements - Drives & Controls Engineer

  • Experience in diagnostics and repair of drives and controls equipment
  • Strong understanding of electronic systems
  • Proficiency with diagnostic tools and technical schematics
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Technical qualification such as NVQ Level 3 or HND desirable
  • Knowledge of OEM standards and PLC programming advantageous

What we can offer - Drives & Controls Engineer

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging equipment
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Supportive team environment with strong collaboration
  • Exposure to both workshop and onsite engineering work

 

For more information on this role, please contact Charlie Boulton on 01453 852544 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Candidates who are currently a Drives Engineer, Controls Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Service Engineer, Field Service Engineer may be suitable for this position

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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