Are you an experienced Control & Automation Technician? Do you consider yourself to be technically skilled and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Hartlepool?
We have a permanent Automation & Control Technician role available within Tata Steel Tubes. This role is ideal for someone with strong PLC, SCADA, and instrumentation skills and is technical, collaborative, and crucial to maintaining manufacturing operations.
Role:
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Automation & Control Technician
Location:
Hartlepool (TS25)
Rate:
£40,830 (Inclusive of shift allowance), rising to £47,435 upon demonstration of site-specific competencies + quarterly bonus
Contract length:
Permanent
Shift Patterns:
Shift work required (details to be confirmed)
Responsibilities:
Diagnose and resolve faults in PLC, SCADA, and industrial control systems (Siemens S7 / Allen Bradley)
Maintain and calibrate instrumentation, control loops, and variable speed drives
Support system upgrades and commissioning of automation equipment
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational efficiency standards
Work collaboratively with engineers and operators to optimise system performance
Essential requirements:
HNC or higher qualification in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering
Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant field
Hands-on experience with PLC programming and fault-finding (Siemens S7 / Allen Bradley)
Knowledge of SCADA, HMI, Profibus, and Profinet networks
Desirable requirements:
Benefits:
Advice and editing on your current CV
Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
Paid holiday
Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
Competitive rates of pay
Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.
All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.