Controls Engineer

Cressida Consulting
Cheshire West and Chester, CH65 9HY, United Kingdom
Last month
Posted
28 Mar 2026 (Last month)

Controls Engineer / Control Systems Engineer / PLC Engineer

📍 West Cheshire (commutable from Liverpool, Chester, South Manchester)

💰 circa £60,000 – £65,000 (DOE)

đź•’ Hybrid working

I’m currently working with a growing systems integrator in Cheshire who are looking to appoint a Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer to support a range of bespoke automation projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, engineering-led team delivering projects across conveyor systems, automated systems, robotics and pick & place machinery.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering automation projects from concept through to commissioning, including:

* PLC programming (predominantly Siemens TIA Portal)

* HMI development and system integration

* Electrical design input (working with third parties for detailed drawings)

* On-site commissioning and system sign-off

Projects typically involve around 6 weeks on site (2–3 times per year), with the remainder of time spent on design and development.

The Company

* Systems integrator (no in-house product)

* Projects across conveyors, robotics, packaging and warehouse automation

* Growing focus on in-house software development

* Opportunity to work across a wide range of technologies and industries

Candidate Requirements

* Controls Engineer / PLC Engineer / Automation Engineer background

* Strong Siemens TIA Portal experience (S7, WinCC etc.)

* Experience delivering projects and commissioning systems

* Comfortable working in a varied, project-led environment

* Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

Working Pattern

Hybrid working available.

Additional Information

* Salary guide £60,000 – £65,000 (depending on experience)

* UK-wide travel required for commissioning (limited to project phases)

* Candidates must have the right to work in the UK

About Us

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If you’re a Controls Engineer looking for a role with variety, ownership and project responsibility, please apply or get in touch for more information

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