Package, Salary, and Seniority

• • Hourly Rate – £24.15  depending on experience ( OTE earnings,  £60 - £70K ) - £48,976.20 
  • Hours: 39 hour week
    • Split between a 4 day week (Monday to Thursday 9.5 hour days) 7am- 5:15pm
    • Or can split between a 5 day week (Monday to Friday)
    • Break allowances: 20 minutes in the morning, 30 minute lunch break, 10 minutes in the afternoon
  • Overtime:
    • 1.5 x anytime outside of 39 hours ( Monday- Saturday)
    • 2 x Sunday
  • Expenses:
    • All expenses paid, allowance for food etc (keep whatever you don’t spend of allowance)
  • Holidays:
    • 174 hours ( 4 weeks + bank holidays)
    • 1 x extra day per year you stay
  • Car Allowance:
    • £432 per month
  • Duel Allowance:
    • 17p per mile to and from jobs
  • Pension
    • Standard pension: 3% employer
  • Healthcare
    • Healthcare package is access to doctor’s advice telephone number,   payment of dental and optician bills up to £250 per year for each
  • Travel the world while getting paid

Are you the type of person who’d rather do something right the first time?

If you are and you’re an experienced Control System Engineer, I might have something that’s right up your street…

The company I’m working with aren’t just looking for you to be the right technical fit. They want someone with the right mindset too. Someone who just gets it.

You don’t need to be a know it all. In fact, quite the opposite.

They want someone who isn’t afraid to ask questions, pull a project apart, ask more questions and then think logically about how to deliver it properly the first time.

You’ll be joining a growing team with a really strong support network, both technically and culturally. And because it’s a smaller business, you’ll also have the backing of the directors who were once in your shoes so genuinely understand how it all works.

You’ll be given full responsibility for your own projects, from the first meeting with the customer, through to specification, programming, commissioning and handover.

You’ll effectively become the face of the project and be trusted to see it through without being micromanaged. All from the comfort of your own home.

Most of the work is within logistics and airport environments, so if you’ve got hands on experience with tracking systems, conveyors or baggage/material handling, great.

But industry isn’t necessarily a blocker here.

They’ve already had two engineers come from different but similar backgrounds who have absolutely thrived so if you’re good at what you do, technically strong and can think logically about how things work, they’re open to looking at where your experience has come from.

The engineering work here is both demanding and rewarding. You’ll be working in Siemens TIA Portal and expected to build software from scratch. No libraries or off the shelf stuff here.

There’s HMI work involved too, along with documentation, site commissioning and client support after installation.

You’ll be working from home around 70% of the time, with the rest spent on site across the UK.

Genuinely, it’s just a bunch of people doing interesting work, treating each other like adults and supporting one another when needed.

Flexibility and balance are a big part of the culture here too so if you’ve had to stay late on site one day, you won’t be hassled for logging on at 9.01 the next.

Salary is £55–65k depending on your experience, with the higher end for someone confident running full project lifecycles. There’s also private medical insurance, flexible hours, a home setup when you’re not commissioning and half day Fridays when working from home.

If this sounds like something you’d like to explore further, drop me a message or give me a call.

Happy to chat through it in more detail and answer any questions you’ve got.

One final thing, due to the size of the company, they’re not currently in a position to support sponsorship.

Eloisa@optima-cs.com | 0161 250 5326

Panel Wirer | £16.50/hr | Rochdale

Want to build control panels that actually get used, not just sit in a test bay?

You’ll be joining a hands-on electrical team where your work directly impacts customer projects across the UK. This isn’t a place where panels go to die. You’re preparing them to go to site and get installed. CR Solutions are looking for someone permanent who wants to settle in and take pride in what they build.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Wiring up electrical control panels from schematics

• Working closely with the design team to make sure it all fits together

• Ordering parts and keeping build materials organised (we don’t expect miracles, just common sense)

• Testing your panels and documenting the results properly (we actually check them)

What’s in it for you:

• £16.50/hr, paid weekly

• 39 hours/week (with some flexibility on start and finish if you’ve got other commitments)

• Long-term opportunity in a stable, growing company

• No corporate nonsense – just a small team who know their stuff and get on with it

You’ll need:

• Solid panel wiring experience

• Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or similar)

• Ideally your 18th Edition and ECS Card (if not, let’s talk)

• A decent eye for detail and a bit of pride in your work

About the Company:

CR Solutions is a specialist automation business based in Rochdale, designing and delivering bespoke robotic solutions for manufacturers across the food, pharmaceutical and automotive sectors. They integrate robotics into production machinery and existing manufacturing lines, helping customers improve efficiency, consistency and output through smart automation.

Interested?

No need for a glossy four-page CV. Just a short overview of your qualifications, work history and a few key achievements will do the trick.

So you're aware, your application will be reviewed directly by the hiring manager.

Heywood | £19.30/hour (£45k equivalent) | Baldwins Technical

Looking for a hands-on electrical role where you’ll be installing and commissioning real industrial systems, not just doing the same job day in, day out?

What you’ll be doing

This is a site-based electrical installation role where you’ll take ownership of installs, testing, and commissioning across industrial projects, with a focus on:

Installation & Commissioning

• Electrical installations in line with 18th Edition regulations
• Building and wiring control panels and electrical systems
• Supporting commissioning and integration of systems on-site
• Conducting and documenting electrical testing

Site Work & Delivery

• Working across UK customer sites, installing and supporting equipment
• Collaborating with engineers, supervisors, and customers
• Supporting occasional weekend work where required
• Travelling overseas for installation projects (typically 2–3 trips per year, up to 3 weeks away)

A hands-on role where you’ll be expected to take ownership of your work, solve problems on-site, and deliver to a high standard.

What you’ll need

• City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience with control panel wiring and commercial or industrial electrical installations
• Strong fault finding and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK and internationally

You’ll ideally have

• Inspection & Testing (2391)
• IPAF, IOSH or other site safety certifications and a ECS Gold Card
• Experience working on industrial or CDM sites

Salary & package

• £19.30 per hour (about £45k full-time equivalent) – post probation
• Overtime and flexible working are available as part of the role (Sat 1.5x, Sun 2.0x, 1.5 outside usual weekday hours)
• Overnight stay allowance and company van when working on site
• 40 hours per week

About Baldwins Technical

Baldwins Technical is a specialist engineering company delivering electrical and mechanical systems for industrial clients across the UK and internationally. Their work includes material handling systems and bespoke engineering solutions used in demanding industrial environments.

Interested?

Your application will be reviewed directly by the hiring team.

Would you consider yourself a jack of all trades? Someone that’s comfortable taking projects full cradle to grave?

If you’re a multifunctional Control Systems Engineer who’s comfortable designing from scratch, programming PLC’s through to the commissioning stages then you probably want to carry on reading.

You’d be working with a tight knit team that work in a variety of industries depending on the customer requirements, so every project is completely bespoke ranging from the food, water, automotive, material handling industries and many more…

In terms of the work itself, you’d be dealing with Electrical designing from scratch using a range of packages such as Eplan, AutoCAD Electrical and sometimes the odd curve ball. When it comes to the programming side of things it really does change again depending on the customer requirements so you could be working with Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi or Rockwell.

You'll be commissioning UK and worldwide with the majority of their customers based in Europe.

They’re not just looking for anyone, they’re in search of someone who's genuinely passionate about their work and understands that commitment and effort lead to a rewarding career. If you're looking to coast along, this isn't the role for you. But if you're seeking a stable, long-term opportunity and are determined to excel, they’d love to hear from you.

Due to the role being extremely varied, they are open to someone with experience in any industry working with any packages as as long as you have the skills they reckon it’s easy to pick up and learn with the right guidance.

Salary wise, they’d be willing to pay someone anywhere between £50k-60k depending on experience as they need someone that can come in fully equipped needing minimal training.

Oh yeah, you’d be based in Blackburn with hybrid options available.

Let me know if you’d like to hear more through email at eloisa@optima-cs.com or please feel free to pop me a call on 0161 250 5326.

Are you the type of person that enjoys being left to your own devices to deliver high quality work within tight deadlines?

If so and you’re an experienced Electrical Design Engineer, I have something that could potentially pique your interest…

You’ll be given full autonomy and be expected to look after projects from the initial get go through to client hand over.

You’ll work completely remotely from the comfort of your own home for the earlier stages of the project where you’ll be expected to design control panels, schematics and wiring from scratch using Eplan while liaising with the clients and then go to site for the commissioning stages (UK wide). (Experience programming PLCs using Siemens is preferred but not essential)

Industry wise, a lot of their customers are within logistics and materials handling however everything they do is completely bespoke meaning no two projects will be the same so ideally, they’d be looking for you to have a varied background in a range of industries.

If this sounds like it could be worth a bigger chat, please feel free to pop me a call on 0161 250 5326 or email me on Eloisa@optima-cs.com.

Oh yeah, it’s worth mentioning the company are huge on work life balance so on top of remote working they also offer flexible hours meaning you’ll never have to miss the school run again. Salary wise, it’ll fall anywhere between £45-65k depending on experience.

Maintenance Engineer | £45,000 + monthly uplift (£3,000/yr) | Littleborough

If you enjoy figuring out why things go wrong and then making sure they stay fixed, this role will suit you. Machines here run hard, breakdowns happen, and you will be the go‑to person when something needs attention. The environment is practical and hands‑on. The short‑term focus will be reacting and resolving issues. Over time you will build processes and systems so the site becomes proactive rather than reactive.

You will work solo as the Maintenance Engineer, but closely with a small team of three experienced Setters. They will raise issues early, and you will diagnose and resolve them. A lot of faults look mechanical at first, but many turn out to be electrical, so strong electrical fault finding will be key.

What you will do:

• You will be the site’s core maintenance engineer working alongside setters and reporting to the Production Manager.
• You will maintain and improve injection moulding machines and related plant such as driers, chillers, and heaters.
• Most of the work will involve electrical fault finding, with plenty of mechanical involvement too.
• You will help define and improve the PPM (planned preventive maintenance) schedule, so it becomes more effective over time.
• Technical support from machine suppliers is available when needed.

Why this could be a good move:

• You want responsibility and ownership of your maintenance patch.
• You like working independently but can bring others with you when needed.
• You prefer results over bureaucracy and a straightforward work culture where decisions are practical and changes happen quickly.

Pay and perks:

• £45,000 base salary.
• Monthly uplift worth around £3,000 per year, reflecting occasional out‑of‑hours work or staying late when needed.
• Standard hours are 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, but flexible start and finish times are available so you can avoid peak traffic (some start at 7 and leave at 3).
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Work at a stable, growing SME in plastics manufacturing with a straightforward, supportive culture.

About the company:

AMS Technical Plastics Ltd is a UK‑based specialist in technical injection moulding, producing complex plastic components across industries including automotive, defence and industrial. The business is part of the Accuratio Group and has built a strong reputation for quality moulded parts and engineering expertise.

Interested?

If you’re looking for a role where your experience matters and where you’ll genuinely improve maintenance performance, this could be worth a look.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a full CV ready to go.  Just a short overview of your qualifications, work history and a few key achievements will do the trick.

So you’re aware, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager directly.

What if your next move let you truly own your projects, build systems from scratch and work somewhere people stay because they enjoy it, not because they’re managed into it?

If you’re a Control Systems Engineer who wants more trust, more variety and more autonomy, this could be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

You’d be joining a close and friendly team, led by someone who’s been there for twenty-five years and still genuinely loves coming in every day. It’s a place where engineers are simply trusted to get on with real engineering in a way that feels natural and uncomplicated.

The company grew for years purely through word of mouth, but demand has now outpaced the team. They work across food and beverage, pharmaceutical and a mix of other sectors, designing and delivering control systems that keep production moving. Robotics is something they’ve never tackled because the internal expertise hasn’t been there, so if that’s something you bring, there’s real room to steer where things go next.

Your work would be proper end to end controls engineering, programming PLCs from scratch and delivering systems you can genuinely take ownership of. If you’ve got around five years of experience and you’re confident with Siemens, Allen Bradley or Mitsubishi, you’ll fit in comfortably.

Flexibility is genuinely part of the culture. Remote work wasn’t something they’d done before, but they hired someone who lived further away and found it worked perfectly well. Salary will fall somewhere between £50,000 to £65,000 depending on your experience, along with a range of additional benefits that reflect the level you join at.

It’s a straightforward place to work. You’ll be trusted to get on with your job, treated like an adult and given the space to do good engineering without unnecessary noise. If you prefer a calm, steady environment where people look out for each other and the work speaks for itself, you’ll fit in well.

If you’d like to find out more, please reach out on 0161 250 5326 or eloisa@optima-cs.com.

Do you love taking projects from concept to completion? If you’re an experienced EC&I design engineer with a background in electrical engineering and a passion for innovation, this could be your next move.

We design and deliver advanced control and instrumentation systems for the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. You’ll lead projects from design to delivery, provide technical input for tenders and estimates, and create detailed schematics and process drawings using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.

You’ll need around five years of EC&I design experience, ideally within pharma or biotech, along with a solid understanding of ATEX and UL standards.

In return, you’ll join a collaborative team that values integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Expect hybrid working, competitive pay, and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that truly make a difference.

If this sounds like you, call 0161 250 5326 0161 250 5326 to find out more. Don’t worry if your CV isn’t up to date — we can sort that later.