Automation / Controls Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment
Cambridge, United Kingdom
2 days ago
£55,000 – £65,000 pa

Salary

£55,000 – £65,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Posted
9 Jul 2026 (2 days ago)

Benefits

Career development Continued training and development Excellent company benefits

Controls Engineer

£55,000 - £65,000 + career development + excellent company benefits

Cambridgeshire (Commutable from Huntingdon, Peterborough, Northampton, Cambridge, Bedford and Surrounding areas)

Do you have Controls / Automation experience from a FMCG or Similar background looking to play a pivotal role in a fast growing manufacturing organisation?

On offer is the chance to work across a broad range of technically challenging controls and automation projects offering continued training and development to become the go to technical expert for the business.

This company have been established for over 40 years and due to continued growth and success they are looking for a Controls Engineer to join their team.

This is a Monday - Friday position where you will be in charge with the controls and automation projects, responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and development of automated systems and equipment.

This would suit a Controls / Automation Engineer from a FMCG or Similar background looking for a steady but specialist role for a company with training , development and progression.

The Role:

  • Monday - Friday (Days Based)
  • Workshop role - limited travel
  • Troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and development of automated systems and equipment.

The Person:

  • Electrical, PLC and Controls / Automation experience
  • FMCG or Similar background
  • Commutable to St Ives



Job Reference: 269002

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Jacob Dover at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Controls & Automation, PLC Programming, Industrial Automation, FMCG, Manufacturing, Fault Finding, Electrical Controls, Automation Systems

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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