Senior Controls Engineer
Tgw Limited
Market Harborough · posted 1 August 2026
Location
Market Harborough, England
Job Introduction
The Team Leader PLC Technical specialist plays a crucial role in providing expert support for TGW control systems. You will be responsible for ensuring that TGW controls systems across customer sites operate efficiently and are optimised effectively. Working closely with our site management, you will support the delivery of continuous improvements and achievement of the expected operational results. This role will provide leadership and guidance to the PLC Technical Specialists within the Operational Excellence department, supporting the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of improvement projects. The objective is to ensure that expected service delivery levels are achieved and sustained through effective technical support and operational excellence practices. You'll be working on our sites across Northern Europe so the ability to travel often is required. WHAT YOULL BE HANDLING
Identify and resolve technical issues efficiently, supporting customers and internal teams Maintain, review technical documentation and standardise where required
Lead and support the root cause analysis process when required
Ensure that continuous improvement ideas are spread and known across the TGW portfolio
Identify opportunities that add value for customers and generate potential revenue for TGW
Drive continuous improvement in service processes and team performance
Deliver department services to meet stake holder expectations
Provide clear and effective feedback to internal and external stakeholders
Support and develop training and training material for end users and internal colleagues
Support the recruitment, induction and onboarding of new team members
Manage team workload and resource planning to ensure project deadlines and customer requirements are achieved
Hold regular one-to-one meetings, expected to take place at least monthly, to review performance, progress against objectives, wellbeing and engagement
Work safely and adhere to all Health & Safety requirements, including Risk Assessments (RAs), Method Statements, Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and COSHH requirements
WHAT YOULL NEED
Apprenticeship trained with qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering Basic understanding of PLC controls (Siemens)
High level of understanding of control systems (including but not limited to): Networking & hardware components Fieldbus technology i.e. Profibus, Profinet, ASi Motion control via inverters and servo drives
Highly motivated individual who can work independently and as part of a team
Strong commitment to the Environment, Health and Safety culture
Experience working with internal and external customers
Strong communication skills
Experience working with TGW intralogistics automation
Demonstrates a proactive and self-motivated approach to work
Good fault finding and diagnostic skills
Ability to make decisions under pressure and show initiative
Proven experience in generating PLC code (ideally using Siemens PLCs)
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and panel drawings
E Plan
Previous PLC experience and / or technical product knowledge
We Offer
We offer a competitive salary plus car allowance. You'll also be enrolled in to the group wide bonus scheme, have access to our Medicash scheme and salary sacrifice schemes.
You'll join a small new team which will provide full technical training. TPBN1_UKTJ
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The Team Leader PLC Technical specialist plays a crucial role in providing expert support for TGW control systems. You will be responsible for ensuring that TGW controls systems across customer sites operate efficiently and are optimised effectively. Working closely with our site management, you will support the delivery of continuous improvements and achievement of the expected operational results. This role will provide leadership and guidance to the PLC Technical Specialists within the Operational Excellence department, supporting the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of improvement projects. The objective is to ensure that expected service delivery levels are achieved and sustained through effective technical support and operational excellence practices. You'll be working on our sites across Northern Europe so the ability to travel often is required. WHAT YOULL BE HANDLING
Identify and resolve technical issues efficiently, supporting customers and internal teams Maintain, review technical documentation and standardise where required
Lead and support the root cause analysis process when required
Ensure that continuous improvement ideas are spread and known across the TGW portfolio
Identify opportunities that add value for customers and generate potential revenue for TGW
Drive continuous improvement in service processes and team performance
Deliver department services to meet stake holder expectations
Provide clear and effective feedback to internal and external stakeholders
Support and develop training and training material for end users and internal colleagues
Support the recruitment, induction and onboarding of new team members
Manage team workload and resource planning to ensure project deadlines and customer requirements are achieved
Hold regular one-to-one meetings, expected to take place at least monthly, to review performance, progress against objectives, wellbeing and engagement
Work safely and adhere to all Health & Safety requirements, including Risk Assessments (RAs), Method Statements, Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and COSHH requirements
WHAT YOULL NEED
Apprenticeship trained with qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering Basic understanding of PLC controls (Siemens)
High level of understanding of control systems (including but not limited to): Networking & hardware components Fieldbus technology i.e. Profibus, Profinet, ASi Motion control via inverters and servo drives
Highly motivated individual who can work independently and as part of a team
Strong commitment to the Environment, Health and Safety culture
Experience working with internal and external customers
Strong communication skills
Experience working with TGW intralogistics automation
Demonstrates a proactive and self-motivated approach to work
Good fault finding and diagnostic skills
Ability to make decisions under pressure and show initiative
Proven experience in generating PLC code (ideally using Siemens PLCs)
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and panel drawings
E Plan
Previous PLC experience and / or technical product knowledge
We Offer
We offer a competitive salary plus car allowance. You'll also be enrolled in to the group wide bonus scheme, have access to our Medicash scheme and salary sacrifice schemes.
You'll join a small new team which will provide full technical training. TPBN1_UKTJ