4 days ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
St Helens, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
501-1,000 employees Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
fault finding
plc management
vfd administration
safety compliance
budget control
continuous improvement
As a Control Engineer (Shift Cover) you will maximise plant and process availability, ensuring they operate effectively, efficiently and safely while upholding Knauf's values. You will act as the day‑shift system owner, support continuous improvement, and help manage budgeting, safety compliance, and physical infrastructure.
- Carry out fault finding and problem resolution on complex systems to maintain target operating efficiencies.
- Oversee the day‑shift PLC network, manage local storage, and administer hardware/software tools for PLCs and VFDs; act as key contact for projects and modifications.
- Apply and ensure compliance with the company's Health & Safety and Environmental policies.
- Follow financial control procedures to provide an accurate picture of spend versus budget.
- Actively engage in plant continuous improvement activities.
- Support the Engineering Manager in maintaining site infrastructure, buildings, assets, and perform remedial repairs where possible.
- Ensure effective utilisation of the shift engineer.
Requirements
hnc
plcs
rockwell
devicenet
hv switching
communication
- Multi‑skilled engineer with HNC qualification or equivalent technical experience.
- Strong technical knowledge of PLCs, drives, networks and mechanics.
- Experience with Rockwell (Allen Bradley) Logix PLCs and PowerFlex/Ultra drives.
- Good mechanical grounding and knowledge of DeviceNet/Ethernet.
- Experience with HV switching and understanding of Health & Safety procedures, Employment and Safety at Work Legislation & PUWER regulations.
- Strong communication skills and ability to manage own time with a ‘can do/will do my best’ attitude.
- Flexibility in working and break times and willingness to carry out varied tasks within competence.
Benefits
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase additional days.
- 16 weeks company sick pay after 3 months of service.
- Group Income Protection and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption packages.
- Life assurance at 4 × annual salary and defined contribution pension scheme.
- Staff bonus scheme, career progression routes, and employee assistance programme.
- Westfield Health cash plan, Perkbox, Costco membership, and Wickes employee purchase scheme.
- On‑site gyms, wellbeing initiatives, mental health first aiders, car salary sacrifice, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and on‑site car charging points.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
We are leading the change in smarter insulation solutions for a better world At Knauf Insulation, we are committed to helping our customers meet the increasing demand for energy efficiency and sustainability in homes, non-residential buildings and industrial applications. Our mission is to challenge conventional thinking and create innovative insulation solutions that shape the way we live and build in the future, with care for the people who make them, the people who use them and the world we all depend on. With more than 40 years’ experience in the insulation industry, Knauf Insulation represents one of the fastest growing and most respected names in insulation worldwide. We have over 5,000 employees in more than 35 countries, and more than 37 manufacturing sites in 15 countries, continuously showing a strong and steady financial performance with a turnover close to €1.6 billion in 2016. We operate from three sites across the UK; Cwmbran, Queensferry and St. Helens. We are the only UK manufacturer of both Glass and Rock Mineral Wool insulation solutions, which means that we are able to offer the best insulation solution for each application.