Controls & Automation Engineer

Controls & Automation Engineer

£45,000 – £55,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits + Early Finish Fridays + Relocation Support

Are you an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer looking for a hands‑on role where you can make a real impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join a high‑performing engineering team, working on a complex, 24/7 operational site where no two days are the same.

This role combines technical problem‑solving, project work, and leadership – giving you the chance to drive improvements, mentor others and play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly.

You’ll be at the heart of operations, responsible for maintaining and improving control systems to minimise downtime and maximise performance.

• Troubleshooting and resolving complex control system issues
• Maintaining and enhancing PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
• Leading and delivering engineering and automation projects
• Supporting site operations and ensuring rapid recovery from breakdowns
• Driving continuous improvement across control systems and equipment
• Managing contractors and working closely with internal teams
• Mentoring and coaching engineers, technicians, and apprentices

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, problem‑solving mindset.

• Electrical and instrumentation knowledge
• Experience with PLC, HMI and SCADA systems
• PLC programming skills
• HND (or higher) in an engineering discipline
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Experience in a COMAH or heavy industrial environment
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation
• Leadership, mentoring or coaching experience

• £45,000 – £55,000 salary
• Bonus scheme (up to 2x target)
• 24-hour responsibility payment (£3,150 per annum)
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
• Company pension contribution (4%-9%)
• Life assurance (6x salary)
• Private medical insurance or healthcare cash plan plus dental scheme
• Onsite gym and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Education support grant (£1,000 per child in university, paid annually)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee rewards, recognition and discount programmes

• Sign‑on bonus (equivalent to one month’s salary)
• Relocation support up to £8,000
• Three months’ rent covered

• Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
• Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm (early finish every week)