Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer

Ashby de la Zouch

Monday–Friday | Days (flexibility required)

Permanent

We’re working with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit a Control Systems Engineer to support and develop site automation. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll play a key part in keeping production running efficiently, while also leading improvement projects across control systems and automation.

• Supporting and maintaining PLC and automation systems across site
• Fault finding and resolving electrical/control system issues
• Delivering automation and upgrade projects (CAPEX)
• Working closely with engineering, production, and external suppliers
• Driving continuous improvement across processes and systems
• Coaching and supporting teams to build automation capability
• Ensuring systems meet safety and compliance standards
• Managing documentation and system lifecycle improvements
• Supporting site when required for critical automation issues

• Background in automation / control systems within manufacturing
• Strong electrical and PLC fault‑finding experience
• Experience with Siemens PLCs (essential)
• TIA Portal or other PLC platforms (Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Omron) beneficial
• Experience delivering projects and continuous improvement work
• Able to work both hands‑on and as part of a wider team
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Healthcare and wellbeing support
• Pension contribution
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Long‑term stability with ongoing investment in automation