Controls Engineer

Control Systems Engineer

We are seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join our engineering team in Reading, Berkshire. This technically focused role involves leading the design, development, and commissioning of advanced control and automation systems across a wide range of industries.

• Contribute to all phases of the project lifecycle with a focus on high‑quality technical delivery.
• Communicate effectively with customers through meetings, presentations, and technical documentation.
• Deliver assigned technical tasks and projects in line with budget, quality, safety, and time expectations.
• Produce and review specifications, design documents, and technical reports.
• Configure and develop control system application software across multiple platforms and industries.
• Conduct testing and commissioning safely within operational end‑user environments.
• Maintain consistently high standards throughout the design and engineering process.
• Work independently or collaboratively within a team, adapting to various project and customer environments.
• Ensure full compliance with all requirements of the company’s Integrated Management System (IMS).

• Highly motivated, ambitious self‑starter with a strong interest in control and automation.
• Excellent interpersonal, technical, and written communication skills.
• Experience in designing and developing control solutions within Food, Utilities, FMCG, Process, or Materials Handling industries.
• Degree in Control, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Ideally a member of a relevant engineering or professional body.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within the control and automation industry.
• Proven control systems engineering experience.

• PLC Control (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider)
• HMI & SCADA technologies
• Regional Systems & Telemetry
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• IT & Database technologies
• MES
• Industrial Networking
• Industrial & IT Hardware
• Operational Technology stack

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Ongoing internal training and clear career development pathways
• A supportive employer committed to employee wellbeing
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business
• Access to employee discount schemes

We believe diverse thinking strengthens engineering, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let the team know.