Controls Engineer

Contract – Outside IR35, £40-£50 p/h, 6-Month initial contract

With a workforce of over 500 employees across four state-of-the-art facilities in Europe and North America, this dynamic engineering group delivers comprehensive, end-to-end solutions-from concept design and manufacturing to installation, commissioning, and aftercare.

Serving a diverse client base across sectors such as Online Retail & Distribution, FMCG, Life Sciences, and Automotive, this company is renowned for its technical expertise and customer‑centric approach. Following a series of strategic developments, the organisation is now entering a significant phase of accelerated growth and seeking an experience Controls Engineer to bolster the growth.

This employer is based in WAKEFIELD
, under 10 minutes from the M1 motorway, meaning the successful Controls Engineer will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns & cities including Leeds, Dewsbury, Pontefract, Castleford, Huddersfield, Barnsley, Sheffield and Halifax.

Key responsibilities of the Controls Engineer will include:

• Design, develop, and deliver PLC, HMI, and SCADA control system solutions aligned to defined project outcomes
• Produce and maintain technical documentation including functional design specifications, system architectures, and wiring diagrams
• Take ownership of end‑to‑end project deliverables, from development through to testing, commissioning, and handover
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of agreed milestones
• Conduct system testing, including FAT and SAT, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety requirements
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues across control systems, software, and communications during delivery phases
• Provide structured training and documentation to support system handover, with support services defined separately from core delivery

Benefits:

• Between £40 to £50 per hour
• Outside IR35
• 6-Month initial contract (potential for extension)

For the Controls Engineer opportunity, we are keen to receive CV’s from candidates who possess:

• Proven experience in PLC programming across platforms such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, and Schneider, including advanced motion control applications
• Strong background in HMI and SCADA development using tools such as Factory Talk Optix and Siemens HMI Unified
• Practical experience integrating and supporting industrial robotic systems (e.g. ABB, Fanuc, Staubli) within automated environments
• Hands‑on knowledge of machine vision systems, including implementation and troubleshooting using Cognex and Keyence technologies
• Solid understanding of industrial communication networks and machinery safety systems, including risk assessment, design, and compliance with relevant standards