Control Engineer

Maidstone, Kent
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Job Title - Control Engineer
Duration - 3-6 Months
Working Model - Fully on-site (Kent)
Hourly Rate - £20p/hour - £30p/hour (based on experience)

Control Engineer Overview 
We are seeking a Controls / PLC Engineer to develop, debug and maintain control programs for new and existing machinery. The role involves creating reliable, high-quality software, supporting machine commissioning and troubleshooting, and working closely with Electrical Design Engineers to ensure all control system requirements are met.

The Control Engineer role will involve:

Writing and debugging PLC programs
Developing and improving HMI screens
Supporting machine build, testing and commissioning
Troubleshooting control system faults
Working with Electrical Engineers on sensors, drives and safety systems
Ensuring software is safe, reliable and properly documented
The Control Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Strong PLC programming experience
Must have some experience with Omron PLC
Good fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of drives, servos and control systems
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV, along with your availability and hourly rate expectations

Job Info
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Job Title:
Control Engineer
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Maidstone, Kent
Salary:
£20 - £30 Per hour
Posted:
Feb 12th 2026
Closes:
Mar 15th 2026
Sector:
Engineering
Contract:
Contract
Hours:
Full Time
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