Latest controls engineer Jobs

Controls Engineer

The Controls Engineer will design, develop, and support PLC-controlled systems, working on projects from concept to commissioning. Responsibilities include programming PLCs, maintaining HMI/SCADA systems, implementing safety architectures, and troubleshooting complex faults to ensure efficient and safe production.

CV Technical Lydney, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

On-site Permanent Shift-work

Controls / Automation Engineer (Rockwell / Siemens)

This role involves designing PLC/DCS and SCADA software, configuring communication networks, and coding independently on Siemens and Rockwell platforms. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of control applications, from design to commissioning, and will work in a highly autonomous environment with opportunities for training and progression.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Glasgow, City Of Glasgow, G2 1AL, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation

Design and develop PLC, HMI, and safety control software for custom industrial automation systems, from concept through testing and commissioning. Configure VFDs, servo drives, and industrial networks such as Profinet and EtherNet/IP, and support on-site commissioning at customer locations. Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver bespoke machinery solutions across diverse industrial sectors.

Cartisian Recruitment Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1NT, United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 pa

Controls Engineer (Training/Development)

Design and deliver custom industrial automation systems across the full project lifecycle, from schematic design and control panel layout to PLC/HMI programming, testing, and on-site commissioning. Receive mentoring and technical development while working with senior engineers and cross-functional teams. Focus on bespoke control solutions using CAD, relay logic, and Siemens PLC systems across diverse industries.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Huddersfield, HD1 2AA, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Controls Engineer – PLC / Rockwell / Siemens

Design and develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for industrial automation projects, from concept through commissioning. Integrate control systems using Rockwell and Siemens platforms, perform fault finding, and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams. Work on diverse, technically complex automation solutions in a supportive team environment.

Automation Talent Stokesley, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Controls Systems Engineer

This role involves designing, programming, and commissioning PLCs and motion systems, developing functional safety systems, and delivering SCADA/HMI solutions. The engineer will lead automation projects, troubleshoot faults, and support production and maintenance teams.

Automation Experts Ltd Chepstow, Gwent, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Controls & Robotics Engineer

Controls & Robotics EngineerA growing automation and engineering business is seeking an experienced Controls & Robotics Engineer to join its close-knit engineering team. The role will involve designing, programming, integrating, commissioning and supporting bespoke automation systems across manufacturing and packaging...

Billy Associates LTD Greet, Gloucestershire, GL54 5BG, United Kingdom £50,000 – £80,000 pa

Controls & Automation Engineer

This role involves leading technical operations in a service centre for industrial extrusion systems, focusing on PLC programming, control system upgrades, and on-site customer support. The engineer will troubleshoot complex electrical and automation issues, develop digital control solutions, and support system commissioning across legacy and modern platforms. It is a hands-on leadership position with international travel and direct customer engagement.

Sierra 57 Consult Woodside, Dudley, West Midlands (county), DY1 2EG, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa

Controls Systems Engineer

This role involves commissioning, testing, and supporting advanced industrial machinery with a focus on control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and motion control hardware. The engineer will work hands-on across the full project lifecycle, from calibration and validation to customer support, both in-house and on-site. It offers technical variety and international travel within a supportive engineering environment.

ASC Connections Balsall Common, West Midlands (county), CV7 7DP, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

PLC / Controls Engineers

Design and implement PLC programming for automated material handling and manufacturing systems, including commissioning, fault diagnosis, and integration of control systems. Work with electrical schematics and collaborate across engineering teams during project deployment. Role involves regular UK travel and hands-on troubleshooting across automation infrastructure.

Innovate Recruitment London, United Kingdom £45 – £55 ph

Hybrid Contract

PLC Controls Engineer

This role involves hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting of PLC-controlled automation systems on live automotive production lines. The engineer will modify Siemens S7 code, diagnose faults, and ensure compliance with FAST standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Close collaboration with technical teams is required to bring automated stations online safely and efficiently.

Ganymede Dagenham, London, RM10 8PE, United Kingdom £40 – £50 ph

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PLC / Controls Engineers

Design and commission automated material handling and manufacturing systems, including PLC programming, system integration, and fault diagnosis. Perform on-site testing and troubleshooting across controls and automation systems, working from technical schematics and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Requires strong hands-on skills in industrial automation and willingness to travel across the UK.

Innovate Recruitment Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom £45 – £55 ph

Hybrid Contract

Senior Controls Engineer

Design and develop control systems for automated logistics solutions using Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal. Develop safety software compliant with BS-EN13849, commission systems onsite in the UK and occasionally overseas, and collaborate with project teams to deliver bespoke automation projects. Work involves both workshop-based engineering and field deployment.

Axion Recruitment Limited Madeley, Telford And Wrekin, Shropshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £65,000 pa

Senior Controls Engineer

Design and develop control systems for automated logistics solutions, including programming Siemens PLCs from scratch, creating HMI interfaces, and implementing safety-compliant software. Commission systems both in the UK and occasionally overseas, with responsibility for end-to-end project delivery at an engineering level. Work across workshop and site environments as part of a collaborative controls team.

Axion Recruitment Limited Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £65,000 pa

PLC Controls Engineer - Automotive

PLC Controls Engineer – Automotive - Contract - DagenhamWe are currently recruiting 2 experienced PLC Controls Engineers for a major automotive manufacturing and industrial automation project in Dagenham.This is a hands-on commissioning role for experienced engineers who can hit the...

Ganymede Dagenham, London, RM10 8PE, United Kingdom £40 – £50 ph