Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer
Ashby de la Zouch
Monday–Friday | Days (flexibility required)
Permanent

The Opportunity We’re working with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit a Control Systems Engineer to support and develop site automation.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll play a key part in keeping production running efficiently, while also leading improvement projects across control systems and automation.

What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting and maintaining PLC and automation systems across site
Fault finding and resolving electrical/control system issues
Delivering automation and upgrade projects (CAPEX)
Working closely with engineering, production, and external suppliers
Driving continuous improvement across processes and systems
Coaching and supporting teams to build automation capability
Ensuring systems meet safety and compliance standards
Managing documentation and system lifecycle improvements
Supporting site when required for critical automation issuesWhat We’re Looking For
Background in automation / control systems within manufacturing
Strong electrical and PLC fault-finding experience
Experience with Siemens PLCs (essential)
TIA Portal or other PLC platforms (Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Omron) beneficial
Experience delivering projects and continuous improvement work
Able to work both hands-on and as part of a wider team
Strong communication and problem-solving skillsWhat’s on Offer
Competitive salary
Bonus scheme
Healthcare and wellbeing support
Pension contribution
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Long-term stability with ongoing investment in automationApply Now If you’re a Control Systems / Automation Engineer looking for a role where you can make a real impact on site performance and work on meaningful projects, apply now or get in touch for more details
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed