Controls Engineer

Tamworth, Dordon

Explore new challenges at Ocado Logistics!

We are looking for a skilled Controls Engineer to join our dynamic team in Dordon. With our Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) running 24/7, your expertise will ensure our PLC code related issues within our live operational systems are investigated and resolved as quickly as possible. You will benefit from not only a competitive salary but an added night shift premium on top! Join a team that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

About the role: 

• Where a hardware fault is identified, activate a predefined workaround or make temporary modifications to PLC code to allow the operation to continue.
• Work with the Engineering Team and PLC Support Team to diagnose, create and deploy the required code fixes 
• Provide front line issues investigation of live production control systems (hardware and software) including the use of relevant diagnostic tools such as Profi bus / Can Bus networks, Bar Code Readers
•  Carry out predefined planned maintenance activities across the site 
• Analyse data and find solutions to improve MHE performance 

About you:

• Experience as an Engineer within Automated MHE systems including a formal qualification in an electrical or mechanical engineering subject (NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent) 
• A good understanding of PLC control system architecture, field control devices, AC/DC motor controls and Industrial Bus Networks e.g Profi bus, ASi 
• Online code monitoring, modification and development with Siemens S7 300/400 PLC’s and TIA. 
• Experience with SCADA and Siemens HMI systems 
• Experience in a warehouse, distribution, production or FMCG environment 
• Understanding of Control System Communication Protocols such as WCS and WMS systems 

What do you get in return? 

At Ocado Logistics, we offer competitive salaries and so much more: 

• Up to 7% matched pension contributions after three months of service
• Company shop offering discounts of up to 70% on groceries from leading brands and major retailers
• Employer-funded medical insurance after three months of service 
• Enhanced digital GP service for you and your dependents
• Tools for your health and wellbeing including a network of Wellbeing Champions
• High street shopping and restaurant discounts including 15% off Ocado.com

We know that life outside of work is important to you, so we have a range of policies in place including the option to buy additional holidays! 

If you want to become a career contender, there’s plenty of opportunity for progression, as  87% of our salaried roles are filled by internal colleagues! 

About Ocado Logistics: 

Here at Ocado Logistics, our people, technology and customers work side by side supporting the amazing communities we serve. We're all in it together - not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get stuck in. 

Join Ocado Logistics, where there are bags of possibilities. 

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status. 

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