Control Systems Engineer – WinCC | Warrington | £60,000 | UK Passport Required

KO2’s client, a specialist in advanced control systems and is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer with a deep understanding of WinCC, Siemens PLCs, and redundant server architecture.

This is a full-time, permanent role based onsite in Warrington. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold a UK passport.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be involved in both the design and modification of complex control systems used in managing control systems that are used to control objects of high value.

Key tasks include:

• Developing and modifying graphical interfaces for new and legacy systems using WinCC Pro
• Programming SCADA systems to interface with databases for read/write operations
• Working with redundant WinCC servers and multiple operator stations across a high-density tag environment
• Integration and control of systems using Siemens S7, TIA Portal, and STL programming
• Interfacing with Plant Bus and Graphical Bus environments
• Onsite testing, with final FAT carried out by the client before installation
• Approximately 12 weeks per year onsite for installations and testing

Technical Requirements:

• Strong expertise in WinCC Pro development and VB/C++ scripting
• Experience with high availability Siemens systems, particularly 1517HA and 1515R
• Comfortable working with redundant server systems, node configurations, and multiple screen environments
• Ability to interpret and modify existing models and system graphics
• Experience with SCADA-controlled databases for switching operations (ON/OFF logic)

Preferred Experience:

• Located within a commutable distance of Warrington (e.g., St Helens, Wigan, Liverpool, Manchester)
• Strong background in control systems for critical infrastructure, especially aviation or transport sectors

Salary & Details:

• £60,000
• Onsite role in Warrington
• UK passport required
• Full-time, permanent position

This is a rare opportunity to work with cutting-edge, safety-critical systems in a highly specialised and rewarding field. If you are a Siemens control systems expert looking for your next challenge, KO2 would love to hear from you.

Senior Network Engineer

Worsley

£50,000 + Bonus (up to 15%) + Excellent Benefits

KO2’s client are hiring a Senior Network Engineer to join a fast-growing company based in Worsley, leading the charge in IoT-connected technology across Europe.

With 6,000–7,000 live devices operating across the continent and a complex LAN infrastructure connecting them all, this is a high-visibility, mission-critical role at the heart of the business. You’ll be working with a massive, high-availability network, bigger than most organisations of this size, with traffic across multiple APIs, customer endpoints, and network environments.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Taking the lead on network performance, reliability, and futureproofing a large IoT environment.
• Supporting and maintaining 18+ Layer 3 switches across on-site and data centre locations.
• Managing and optimising LAN/WAN and NOC infrastructure with a particular focus on upload scheduling and time-sensitive data traffic.
• Planning the transition to a hybrid cloud model—currently in testing—migrating from local data centres to cloud without compromising network security or device uptime.
• Owning all things network: Disaster Recovery, Data Protection, Security Policies, and compliance.
• Looking at ways to reduce costs and improve service performance, e.g., line procurement and provider negotiation.
• Supporting colleagues with Active Directory, Intune device management, and contributing to documentation, IT security, and general infrastructure support in a tight-knit team.

What KO2’s client are Looking For:

• Deep expertise in networking in complex, high-traffic environments, ideally in IoT or electronics-heavy organisations.
• Strong background in datacentre environments, ideally with experience in large ISPs or similar.
• Hands-on experience managing and optimising LAN/WAN networks and Layer 3 switching.
• Experience or strong interest in hybrid cloud transitions from legacy infrastructure.
• Understanding of security and compliance, with a pragmatic approach to maintaining uptime and resilience.
• Ability to work autonomously and own the entire networking estate.
• Familiarity with supporting wider infrastructure tools and platforms such as Intune, AD, and endpoint management.

Package:

• £55,000 – £60,000 salary
• Bonus up to 15%
• Private medical (with option to upgrade to family)
• 5% pension matched
• Dental and optical cover

Why Join KO2’s client?

• Take ownership of a large-scale, business-critical network
• Be the go-to expert in a company where networking is both a priority and a challenge
• Play a key role in shaping the future of the network as the business moves towards cloud
• Enjoy a supportive team, where your expertise is highly valued and your impact is visible

This is a rare opportunity to own and evolve the networking backbone of a thriving IoT company. If you’re someone who thrives in complex environments, has a passion for network infrastructure, and wants to be part of shaping the next generation of a critical platform—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

Electronics Engineer 

Location: Skelmersdale 

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000

An exciting opportunity has opened up for an electronics engineer to join a successful and long-established business based onsite in Skelmersdale. This company is a recognised leader in its field, specialising in the design and development of complex safety equipment used across ruggedised and demanding industries. With a strong reputation built over decades, the business is still led by its founder who remains a hands-on electronics engineer, reflecting the company’s deep-rooted technical focus.

We are looking for an electronics engineer with proven experience in both analogue and digital electronics. You will be involved in the full design and development lifecycle, working with a variety of components and microcontrollers to produce high-quality and highly reliable equipment tailored to extreme environments.

The role offers a salary between £50,000 and £60,000, depending on experience. While this is a full-time onsite position, the business is open to considering candidates who are semi-retired or looking for reduced hours, as long as they bring valuable experience and a passion for engineering.

This is a rare chance to become part of a collaborative and technically driven team where your input will make a visible impact. As an electronics engineer in this environment, you will work alongside like-minded individuals who are passionate about engineering excellence and innovation.

Whether you are an experienced electronics engineer looking for your next challenge, or someone seeking a meaningful role later in your career, we would love to hear from you. This is your opportunity to work with a business that values hands-on expertise and continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in safety-critical design.