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Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer; Process

Job in Garforth, West Yorkshire, LS25, England, UK
Listing for: ATA Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 57000 GBP Yearly GBP 55000.00 57000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer (Process)

Overview

Role - Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer (Process). Location - Leeds, West Yorkshire. Salary - £55 - 57k + up to 10% annual bonus subject to performance. Hours of work - Monday to Thursday 8-5pm & every Friday 4pm finish. Other benefits - 5% employer pension + x4 death in service + private health care + 35days annual leave.

The Client

The client - Market leader in Manufacturing through Process engineering, multi-million-pound turnover business, with significant multi-million-pound CAPEX and related automation investment.

Role

The Role of the Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer:

Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large, world-class manufacturing site, my client are in search for a PLC-biased Electrical Controls & automation Engineer to be based at the Leeds site as the first line automation support.

The electrical and controls automation engineer will be utilising their expertise in PLC programming, SCADA systems, and maintenance to optimize manufacturing processes, all whilst be hands on to provide emergency maintenance support as and when required. You will lead process improvements by collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions and enhance plant performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work with Programmable systems including HMI, SCADA, Servo Drives, IX developer
  • Develop and implement projects to drive improvement in manufacturing availability
  • New installations, including the programming of software
  • Work with management team to contribute to key improvement projects
  • Proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on all equipment
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime
Requirements & Qualifications - Electrical Controls Engineer
  • Hold a NVQ Level 3 or Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering
  • Strong background in PLC systems and HMI software
  • Automation/controls apprentice in several years post qualification within a FMCG environment
  • Ideally comes from a food/process background would be advantageous
  • Experience in fault finding on industrial communication networks
  • Experience with design and modifications of systems
  • Ability to implement programmes and modify on a range of PLC/SCADA systems
What’s on offer - Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer
  • Upto 10% company bonus
  • Competitive salary of £55-57k
  • Days based position - perfect if you are looking to move away from shifts
  • 35days annual leave
  • Candidates who are currently a PLC Engineer, PLC programmer, Electrical Engineer, Controls Technician, Controls Automation Engineer, may be suitable for this position.
Equal Opportunities

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

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