Controls Engineer

Overview

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, providing backup to the on‑shift engineers and serving as a crucial source of technical knowledge. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in real‑time fault finding, upgrades, and automation projects.

£60,000‑£65,000 plus bonus

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

• 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

• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs
• Experience with drives including AB, ABB, and Siemens
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostics skills (Autem and IBA advantageous)
• Clear communication with a structured, methodical approach

This role 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.