Engineering Lead – Control Systems
Job in
Preston, Lancashire, SN15, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-03
Listing for:
Chroma Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
BRAND NEW POSITION:
Chroma are delighted to be recruiting for a North-West based process machinery manufacturer with a global presence.
The role of Engineering Lead will involve a healthy blend of 80% hands on engineering and 20% management. The technical side will be primarily focused on PLC/HMI development (Omron – Structured Text), electrical control panel design and design standardisation. On the management side you will be lead, develop and motive a team of 4/5 Engineers (Mechanical, Electrical & Controls). This includes checking work, managing workloads and driving continuous improvement across the team/This is an excellent opportunity for Senior level Control Systems / Electrical Engineer who is looking to step up into a leadership position and work for a forward-thinking company offering interesting work, further progression and a highly competitive remuneration package!
Engineering Lead – Control Systems requirements:
Degree or HND/C level in Engineering (or similar)
PLC programming from scratch in Structured Text (ST)
Omron PLC experience
Electrical design skills
Senior/Principal level Engineer (ideally with leadership experience)
Able to travel occasionally
Benefits of this Engineering Lead – Control Systems position: 37.5 hour week Early finish on Friday Flexible start & finish times
25 Days holiday 8 statutory
Death in service
Medicash scheme
Progression opportunities
If you have the required skills for this Engineering Lead – Control Systems position or would like to learn more then please get in touch ASAP with an up-to-date copy of your CV. You can also call Will Mieras on for a confidential chat.
If this role isn’t of interest, but you know of someone who could be, Chroma Recruitment operates a referral scheme.
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