Controls Engineer

Cheshire West and Chester
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Controls Engineer / Control Systems Engineer / PLC Engineer
📍 West Cheshire (commutable from Liverpool, Chester, South Manchester)
💰 circa £60,000 – £65,000 (DOE)
🕒 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

    Cressida Consulting is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. By applying for this role, you consent to your data being processed in line with GDPR for the purposes of recruitment.

    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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