About Us

Proserv is a global controls technology company with a heritage stretching back more than 60 years. We provide industry-leading solutions to improve the reliability, optimise the performance and extend the life of critical infrastructure across the energy sector.

Our team not only has the talent and technological expertise to deliver these transformative goals, but day-to-day, we hold to a clear set of FRESH Proserv values that underpins everything we do around the world.

So, if you believe you not only have the skills and know-how needed for this role, and you are a team player; keen to do things the right way; possess an inquisitive and creative mind; prioritise giving top-quality service and you enjoy helping and collaborating with colleagues or clients – then we really want to hear from you.

What You Need to Know

We are seeking a motivated Applications Engineer to join our Engineering Department, contributing to the design, development, and delivery of industrial control systems for the oil & gas, telemetry, and renewable energy sectors.

This role offers exposure to technically diverse projects, including electrical, electronic, SCADA/HMI, and PLC/RTU systems. You will collaborate with colleagues across engineering and other departments to support design, manufacturing, testing, and commissioning while ensuring customer requirements are met.

What We Are Looking For

Demonstrate involvement, learning, and personal development within the role

Understand company products, projects, and processes

Ensure technical solutions conform to relevant specifications and standards

Deliver agreed scopes of supply on time, maintaining high quality, performance, and safety standards

Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the highest quality and compliance of supplied solutions

Generate documentation to support design, manufacture, testing, installation, operation, and maintenance

Ensure compliance of deliverables with company QA/QC requirements

You will work primarily at the Great Yarmouth facility, with occasional UK and overseas site visits, including offshore work (site rate uplift applies). You will therefore need to maintain personal fitness to support offshore work, and hold a valid UK driving license, passport, and offshore survival certification

Qualifications / Skills & Experience

Required

• Engineering qualification in electrical/electronic controls or energy subject

Preferred

• Engineering degree (BEng) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access

• Understanding of software development practices, including documentation

• Understanding of automation equipment SCADA/PLC/RTU programming and design

• Understanding of electrical/electronic equipment and applications

• Proven track record in an automation design/build environment

• Effective communication skills with colleagues and other departments

• Ability to work unsupervised, prioritise workload, and work as part of a team

• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others

• Ability to work within time-cost constraints and self-teach from various sources

• High level of self-discipline, with pride reflected in the quality of work

Preferred

• Understanding of hazardous area equipment selection, installation, and maintenance

• Knowledge of automation systems, including communication equipment

• Knowledge of C, C++, VB programming and web design tools

• Knowledge of design/manufacture of SIL-rated equipment

• Involvement in SCADA/PLC manufacturer-specific training programs

• On-site/offshore commissioning and/or fault-finding experience

Why Choose Us

We offer a competitive starting salary with an opportunity to advance, which will be dependent on competency starting level.

What you receive from Proserv as your employer is so much more than just a salary, our Total Reward package includes free cover for:

• Private Medical

• Life Assurance

• Income Protection

• Personal Accident

• Up to 7.5% contribution to Pension

As well as these funded benefits, Proserv offer an arrangement of voluntary benefits through salary sacrifice which produce savings on tax and national insurance, some of these include:

• Dental Insurance

• Gym Flex

• Purchasing or selling additional annual leave

• Technology products

• Critical Illness cover

• Additional cover for your family.