Control System Software Engineer (ID: Ijotx8Zf)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent  - Location: Office Based – Bellshill, Glasgow - Flexible Hours: - Monday to Friday

Salary Range £45k to £60k depending on experience

Who Are Kigtek?

Kigtek are an Engineering Projects company who predominantly deliver multi-discipline solutions into the Whisky/Spirits Industry in Scotland. Engineering areas include:

• Process Control & Safety Systems,
• Electrical Design and Installation Works,
• Software Development & Reporting Solutions.

We work with the world’s leading spirits manufacturers helping them to produce many of the world’s best known spirits brands. Our work takes us to some of the largest, most advanced and highest volume drinks production sites in the world.

As part of the worldwide Vinci Group, there are significant opportunities for career progression both within the UK and overseas.

About the role:

Following sustained business growth, exciting opportunities have become available for additional Control System Engineers to join our team.

The Control System Software Engineer is responsible for the project requirement review, development, testing, installation and commissioning of software to achieve automation project objectives. The size and scale of the projects can vary from a simple change to accommodate new plant instrumentation to large new plant software design and development.

There is opportunity to work on a variety of customer manufacturing sites, using a range of software technologies. Working within a team there is a support network as well as broad training available to allow you to achieve your professional development goals, while putting learning into practice.

Main Responsibilities:

• Reviewing customer requirements,
• Production and maintenance of requirements, design, test and user documentation,
• Control System Software development (PLC/DCS, HMI and SCADA),
• System and factory testing,
• Customer site-based installation and commissioning,
• Maintain and develop your technical skills to meet the demands of an ever changing and evolving environment
• Liaising with the Project Manager to deliver high-quality, structured software within agreed timeframes.

The Candidate:

What we need from you:

• Be a dynamic and proactive team player who strives to deliver high-quality work at the highest level of customer service.
• Prior experience in a similar role using at least one of the following technologies:
• PLC (primarily Siemens, Rockwell and Schneider)
• SCADA (primarily Siemens, Rockwell, Wonderware/AVEVA and GE)
• DCS (primarily Siemens)
• Ideally Degree qualified (or equivalent) in an Engineering related subject.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills
• You must be eligible to work in the UK and have a full UK driving licence.
• It would be advantageous to have:
• Experience delivering automation within the Food and Beverage sector,
• Functional and/or Machine Safety Applications (BS EN 61511, BS EN 62061)
• Understanding of standards including Cyber Security (IEC 62443)

For the right candidates we can offer:

• Salary from £45k to £60k depending on experience
• Holidays – 27 days per year, plus 6 statutory days, rising to 29 days with service
• Mobile Phone & Laptop
• Health Shield – Employee Assistance Scheme
• Share Save Scheme
• EV Car Purchase Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week
• Hybrid working options following completion of probationary period

The Wider Vinci Group

Kigtek are part of the VINCI Energies UK and ROI operating within Actemium Automation. Actemium have been providing high quality engineering solutions and services in the UK since 1907.

Vinci’s de-centralised business model allows us to provide our customers with the resources, vitality and strength of a large global company, while still delivering local personalised service. Along with the other business units in the Actemium Automation family, we employ over 250 people at 14 locations across the UK.

Vinci are a world leader in engineering and construction with 220,000 employees operating out of 3,000 offices in 120 countries across the globe.

Ability to commute/relocate:

Bellshill: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Do you have a valid drivers license?
Are you eligible to work in the UK?
Work Location: In person