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Express & Star

Express & Star

www.expressandstar.com

1 Job

115 Employees

About the Company

The Express & Star is Britain's most popular local newspaper, reaching hundreds of thousands of people every day through print and online.

Founded in 1874, it has resided at its iconic Queen Street offices in Wolverhampton since the 1930s. The newspaper covers the Black Country, South Staffordshire and North Worcestershire regions, with 137,197 readers every day in print and 1.8 million monthly unique users through expressandstar.com.

More than just a publisher of regional news, the Express & Star has become a pillar of the West Midlands community, supporting many initiatives for local businesses, communities and charities, such Cash for Schools, the annual Business Awards and The Ladder for the Black Country Apprenticeship Awards.

The paper is also synonymous with the sport in the West Midlands, proving to be the go-to voice for football fans who want to hear the latest news on their team.


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Job Title
Controls Software Engineer
Job Description
Express Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with one of the UK's most unique control software engineering firms. Due to being recently acquired by a global software consortium, our client is seeking the addition of a Controls Software Engineer to join their growing team.

Due to the nature of the role, occasional field work is required to attend client sites to perform software installation and configuration of automation systems. As a result, a full UK Driving License is essential.

In return, you can expect to receive a generous starting salary of up to £50,000, plus full entitlement to an annual KPI bonus scheme, paid overtime, 6% employer pension contributions, along with a generous holiday package with the ability to ecru extra days with length of service.

Roles & Responsibilities

Participate in each phase of the software life cycle, including interface design, programming, configuration and site implementation of automation control systems
Develop software for bespoke mill control systems using a mix of MS Visual Studio, C++, SQL and
Work closely with Control Systems Engineers to upgrade PLC and HMI systems and troubleshoot and test live systems both remotely and on site
Develop key knowledge of bespoke ERP system, and assist with maintaining database systems, including dashboards and extracting analytic reports to review performance
Adhere to ISO 9001 industry quality standards
Use SQL databases daily to produce customized reports
Collaborate with the Software Tester to resolve bug tracker issues and facilitate API integrations
Consult closely with cross departmental management team, key stakeholders and on-site customers

Skills & Experience

Demonstrable C/C++ programming experience essential
Previous experience in the process control or automation sector highly advantageous
Proven capability with some form of PLC version programming, SCADA and HMI system design a distinct advantage
Experienced with SQL servers and other associated analytic tools essential
Experience configuring and implementing ERP systems would be useful
Experience with C# .NET web framework desirable
Ability to build professional rapport with clients
Stakeholder management experience
Demonstrable experience working with Agile or Waterfall project methodologies
Full UK Driving License essential

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, exceeding expectations every time of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7

Not quite found the right role for you yet? Let us do the scrolling for you! Your search for a new role has never been so easy, just fill in our contact form on https://bit.ly/3NHa9NR or give us a call on 0115 924 0010 and we will do the rest for you.

Vacancy Summary

Working Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: c£50,000 + Bonus + Overtime

Location: Crewe, Cheshire

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.
Crewe-By-Farndon, United Kingdom
On site
02-03-2025