Control Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 8 May 2026

LOCATION

Elgin

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SKILLS

PLC programming HMI/SCADA systems Instrumentation calibration Fault finding Industrial communication protocols Cyber Security awareness Health & Safety legislation Full UK driving licence

FULL DESCRIPTION

Control Engineer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] – Elgin – Full Time – On-site

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], a leading global wines and spirits company, is seeking a Control Engineer for its Chivas Brothers business in Miltonduff, Elgin. The role involves providing in-house PLC work, HMI/SCADA modifications, supporting control projects, and collaborating with distillery management. The successful candidate will have an electrical trade qualification, experience with instrumentation and PLC systems, and a full UK driving licence. Benefits include private medical insurance, pension, share schemes, and more.

Responsibilities

Carry out agreed modifications to distillery HMI/SCADA systems.
Support control projects with Maintenance teams and Project Engineers.
Collaborate closely with Distillery Management Teams on PLC, control and instrumentation matters.
Assist Multi-Skilled Technicians with instrumentation problems and critical instrumentation testing.
Provide call out support to the sites.

Requirements

Trade qualification with an electrical background.
Experience in instrumentation setting up, fault finding and calibration.
Sound understanding of PLC systems including diagnosing and fixing faults, I/O, programming and graphics.
Awareness of industrial communication protocols, Cyber Security and commitment to Health & Safety legislation.
Full UK driving licence.

Application

Apply via this link to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s career portal. Internal applicants should apply via Workday only. Closing date: 14th May 2026.