Controls Engineer

We are recruiting a senior controls engineer to join a large manufacturing business in a hands-on role, working closely with the shopfloor rather than being desk-based. You'll be tasked with managing, maintaining and improving PLC based control systems. Provide
backup to the on-shift engineers and be a crucial source of technical knowledge.

This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in real-time fault finding, upgrades, and automation projects.

This Controls Engineer position offers a package of £60,000–£65,000 + bonus.

The role is based in Mansfield working in a state of the art manufacturing facility, working a standard 40 hour week.

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for:

* PLC & HMI programming using Allen Bradley systems, including modifications and upgrades

* Control system fault finding across multiple platforms

* Delivering automation projects end-to-end, from design through to implementation

* Supporting and upskilling on-site shift engineers

* HMI/SCADA development

The successful Controls Engineer will have experience in:

* Allen Bradley PLCs

* Drives including AB, ABB, and Siemens

* Strong fault-finding and diagnostics skills (Autem and IBA advantageous)

* Clear communication with a structured, methodical approach

The Controls Engineer will be site-based at Mansfield, with regular travel required to the sister site located two hours (South of Mansfield).

If you are a Controls Engineer looking for a practical, varied role with strong technical exposure and progression potential, this opportunity is well worth exploring