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Controls Engineer

Job in Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listing for: ATA Recruitment
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-08
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 55000 GBP Yearly GBP 45000.00 55000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Controls Engineer

Leicestershire

£45,000 - £55,000 + 25 days holiday

The Company

Our client has been a staple within the area for over 40 years designing and manufacturing bespoke automation solutions across numerous industries on a global scale. With a single site producing approximately £10 million turnover, this privately owned business is well established in their market.

With an engineer heavy environment, this forward-thinking company offer exciting technical solutions which look at improving manufacturing efficiencies, reducing labour costs and supporting new and innovative technology.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Controls Engineer to join this dynamic and thriving business due to a recent leaver. With customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, the business delivers precision-engineered solutions to some of the world s most advanced manufacturing sectors. The successful Controls Engineer will be involved in full project lifecycle from concept through site installation & commissioning and be responsible for all software elements of the project.

The Controls Engineer will:

  • Create all technical documentation (at both design and commissioning stage)
  • Design and develop electrical control systems
  • Carry out all PLC Programming in Siemens (Omron or Rockwell)
  • Test in simulation (FAT) before travelling to site to perform SAT
  • Travel to site to complete commissioning before final sign off (Up to 20% of your time)

The Candidate

To be successful in your application for this Controls Engineer role you will need:

  • A relevant qualification i.e. Electrical/Controls Apprenticeship/HNC or Degree
  • Siemens PLC experience (Rockwell/Allen Bradley or Omron would also be advantageous)
  • A desire to OR previous experience working within a Commissioning role having travelled to clients sites (Up to 20% of your time)
  • Strong communication skills and a methodical, detail-oriented approach

The Benefits

For this Controls Engineer role the following benefits are on offer:

  • £45,000 - £55,000 per annum dependent on experience
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Time off in lieu
  • Company pension

If you re interested please apply online, send your CV to (url removed) or give me a call on (phone number removed)

ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.

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