Latest Industrial Automation Jobs

Actemium Automation Hampshire - Aveva System Platform Specialist

This role involves leading the design, development, and commissioning of AVEVA System Platform and ArchestrA-based SCADA solutions for critical water sector infrastructure. The specialist will deliver end-to-end automation projects, integrating control systems with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks while ensuring compliance with industry standards and cybersecurity requirements. Emphasis is placed on technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and maintaining robust system architectures across the project lifecycle.

Actemium UK Waterlooville, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Electrical Design & Control Engineer

This role involves managing electrical automation projects from initial design to commissioning, producing electrical schematics and control panel layouts, and developing hardware solutions to UKCA and CE standards. The position offers technical variety and long-term progression within a growing team.

Automation Experts Ltd West Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3JF, United Kingdom £40,000 – £48,000 pa

Controls Engineer

Design and develop PLC software for custom industrial automation systems across automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceutical sectors. Handle full project lifecycle from development to commissioning, including safety systems, drive configuration, and on-site troubleshooting. Work closely with engineering teams and travel to client sites across the UK.

Automation Experts Ltd Barwell, Leicestershire, LE9 8DD, United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa

Senior OT / SCADA Integration & Commissioning Lead

This role involves leading the integration and commissioning of OT/SCADA systems on complex industrial and infrastructure projects, ensuring end-to-end coherence across PLCs, networks, and SCADA platforms. The candidate will troubleshoot cross-layer issues, validate real-time system behaviour, and coordinate between EPCs, vendors, and operations in field environments. Focus is on achieving operational reliability through hands-on technical validation and cross-domain system ownership.

Ferrovial Construction London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Control Systems Engineer

This role involves writing PLC software, developing SCADA systems, and producing structured documentation for process automation projects across various sectors. You will work on full lifecycle projects from design to commissioning, with a focus on high-quality engineering and collaboration with experienced engineers.

Samuel Frank Preston on the Hill, Cheshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £65,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

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

Contract

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

Project Manager

This role involves managing complex industrial automation and control systems projects from scope to handover, coordinating engineering teams and stakeholders across sectors like process, utilities, and nuclear. The Project Manager ensures technical and commercial delivery, overseeing budgets, timelines, and risk mitigation on high-spec projects. It offers career progression with support for chartered status within a growing engineering team.

Samuel Frank Preston on the Hill, Cheshire, WA4 4AZ, United Kingdom £60,000 – £68,000 pa

EC&I Engineer

Design and deliver electrical, control, and instrumentation systems for industrial automation and special-purpose machinery across regulated sectors including nuclear. Work through the full project lifecycle from concept to commissioning, producing detailed engineering documentation and ensuring compliance with strict safety and quality standards. Support project delivery, tendering, and continuous improvement within a multidisciplinary team.

Progressive Recruitment United Kingdom £50 – £55 ph

Controls Engineer

A Controls Engineer is needed to design, program, and commission bespoke automation systems for industrial machinery. The role involves hands-on PLC programming, drive configuration, safety system development, and on-site commissioning across diverse sectors including automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals. Work includes fault-finding, technical documentation, and collaboration with engineering teams.

ReeVR Talent Ashow, Warwickshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa

Control Systems Engineer

This role involves developing and modifying PLC control software, designing HMI and SCADA systems, and supporting software testing, system integration, and commissioning. You will work closely with electrical, instrumentation, and project teams, and liaise with customers throughout project delivery and handover.

Able Consult Wolverhampton, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Perform planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair on automated production equipment in a fast-paced industrial setting. Focus on ensuring reliability and safety of PLC-controlled machinery and industrial drive systems within a modern manufacturing environment. Contribute to continuous improvement and preventative maintenance programmes with strong team support and technical development opportunities.

Theo James Recruitment Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom £50,000 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

Junior Controls Engineer (Training/Development)

Design and develop bespoke industrial automation systems, including control philosophies, electrical schematics, and control panels using CAD and PLC programming. Support full project lifecycle activities from design and panel manufacturing to testing, commissioning, and client site work. Receive mentoring and technical development to progress into a senior role.

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

Controls Engineer

Designs and commissions PLC, HMI, and safety software for industrial automation systems across diverse sectors including automotive and aerospace. Works from concept through to installation, configuring drives, fieldbus networks, and control hardware while producing technical documentation. Involves customer site visits and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.

Proactive Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1NT, United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa