Controls Engineer

Orchard Square
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Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Are you an experienced Control Systems Engineer looking for the chance to work on diverse, high-profile projects? Join a future-focused Automation Leader.

Our client is a rapidly growing, independently owned automation specialist, trusted by some of the most recognisable names across food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, utilities, and high-security sectors including defence, aerospace, and nuclear.

As they prepare to move into brand-new, state-of-the-art offices in South Yorkshire, they’re expanding their team to meet the demands of a thriving project pipeline.

Control Systems Engineers

£35,000 – £70,000 DOE + Pension + Healthcare + Life Assurance

Excellent training, development & Chartership opportunities.

South Yorkshire. Modern new offices

Ref: 24769

You’ll be working as part of a close-knit and highly skilled team, contributing to cutting-edge automation projects from concept through to commissioning. This is a technically stimulating role with UK based travel (approx. 20%) and major opportunities for growth.

Control Systems Engineer  - The Role:

Design, configure and develop PLC & SCADA systems for a range of industrial automation projects.
Produce clear and concise technical documentation – FDS, FAT, SAT, etc.
Manage full project life cycles — from initial design to on-site commissioning
Liaise with clients and subcontractors to ensure seamless delivery.
Travel across the UK (c20%) to support commissioning and client interaction.
As you gain experience, there’s scope to mentor junior engineers and even lead small project teams.

Control Systems Engineer  - The Person:

Solid experience in real-time control systems design and commissioning.
Proficient in PLC programming (Rockwell / Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider).
SCADA design experience preferred.
Previous experience within a systems integrator environment
Comfortable managing documentation and project processes.
Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) and a full UK driving licence.

We are keen to see Control Systems Engineers with experience of the following packages:

PLC Software – Rockwell / Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider
HMI/SCADA Software – Rockwell FTView ME & SE, AVEVA InTouch & System Platform, Schneider ClearSCADA GEiFIX, Siemens WinCC

Why Join?

Be part of a forward-thinking business with over 100 years of engineering heritage and a near-£1Bn order book.
 Work in modern, fully fitted offices with the latest tools and collaborative spaces.
 Enjoy excellent personal development support, including structured Chartership pathways.
 Thrive in a role offering variety, responsibility, and progression.

Located in South Yorkshire, this role would be commutable from Rotherham, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Doncaster, Barnsley, Matlock, Buxton, Retford, Mansfield, Wakefield and Leeds

For further information call Sarah Clarke 

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