Controls & Systems Manager

Controls and Systems Manager

📍 Location: Wakefield
🕓 Hours: Full-time
💼 Department: Engineering

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Controls and Systems Manager to join our production facility.
This pivotal role is responsible for maintaining, repairing, overhauling, modifying, and installing electrical and electronic plant and apparatus. You’ll ensure that control systems remain reliable, compliant, and optimised for long-term performance.
You’ll also manage system backups, oversee obsolescence planning, and drive continuous improvement across all electrical and automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

Proactively manage and mitigate control system obsolescence, ensuring robust long-term reliability.

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Maintain and update a comprehensive library of PLC program backups, enabling swift recovery in the event of failure.

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Oversee the support, programming, and lifecycle management of VSDs, including upgrades and obsolescence planning.

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Lead fault diagnosis, repair, and resolution for plant and machinery, driving uptime and operational efficiency.

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Ensure all activities comply with company standards, technical specifications, hygiene, and safety procedures.

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Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to maximise plant performance, efficiency, and statutory compliance.

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Partner with production teams to provide rapid response to control-related breakdowns, minimising disruption.

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Drive system upgrades, improvements, and optimisation projects — introducing new technologies where beneficial.

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Conduct PLC and SCADA programming modifications and tuning to support continuous improvement.

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Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring issues and implement long-term engineering solutions.

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Monitor and optimise control networks, HMIs, and instrumentation systems to ensure connectivity and reliability.

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Support the development and implementation of preventative maintenance strategies for automation and controls.

Who We’re Looking For

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HNC/TEC qualification (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or relevant hands-on experience.

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Strong working knowledge of PLC-controlled systems, particularly Siemens and Allen Bradley.

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Proven experience mentoring and coaching team members.

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Background within process, manufacturing, or similar engineering industries.

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Solid understanding of I.E.E. Wiring Regulations and Electricity at Work Regulations.

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Skilled in interpreting electrical circuit diagrams and using electrical test/measurement equipment.

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Familiar with single and three-phase distribution and control systems, and VSD setup and maintenance.

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Hands-on experience with electrical installation work (cable tray/trunking, conduits, SWA, pyro).

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Working knowledge of instrumentation systems and industrial automation principles.

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a key part in maintaining a critical production facility, shaping future system strategies, and ensuring the continued reliability of advanced manufacturing operations. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to influence technical direction within a forward-thinking engineering team.

If this sounds like the right role for you then please contact Brian Haigh asap

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