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Control Systems Engineer
- ashby de la zouch, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full time
- £40 - £60 Per Hour
Job Description
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 issues
What 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 skills
What’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 automation