Senior Controls Technician - Mobile

Are you a controls / instrumentation / EC&I technician looking for your next challenge? Biffa have created this new career opportunity that will allow you to work in an exciting and challenging environment that will draw on your extensive technical knowledge and experience. Help us make a difference as a Senior Controls Technician. Based in the North of the UK , with nationwide travel required . A quick look at the role. As a Senior Controls Technician, you will independently install, repair, troubleshoot and optimise process control systems across multiple processing facilities. You’ll interrogate PLC, SCADA and distributed control platforms, lead complex fault‑finding, and ensure robust system backups and secure remote‑access arrangements. You’ll travel regularly, supporting sites across the country, and will participate in an out‑of‑hours rota. This role sits at the highest technical tier in the business, equivalent in grade to our engineering managers, while keeping you fully on the tools. Your core responsibilities. Deliver advanced fault finding across PLC, SCADA and DCS systems Take ownership of control systems, including backups, version control and remote access Lead and support site engineers to improve reliability and maintenance standards Carry out expert break-fix and preventative maintenance activities Drive cost efficiency through smart parts sourcing and system optimisation Maintain and update technical documentation, SOPs and change controls Work to high safety standards while supporting a national on-call rota