Controls & Automation Engineer
£45,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits + Early Finish Fridays + Relocation Support
Are you an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer looking for a hands‑on role where you can make a real impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join a high‑performing engineering team, working on a complex, 24/7 operational site where no two days are the same.
This role combines technical problem‑solving, project work, and leadership - giving you the chance to drive improvements, mentor others and play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly.
What You'll Be Doing
- Maintain and improve control systems to minimise downtime and maximise performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex control system issues.
- Maintain and enhance PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
- Lead and deliver engineering and automation projects.
- Support site operations and ensure rapid recovery from breakdowns.
- Drive continuous improvement across control systems and equipment.
- Manage contractors and work closely with internal teams.
- Mentor and coach engineers, technicians, and apprentices.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Electrical and instrumentation knowledge
- Experience with PLC, HMI and SCADA systems
- PLC programming skills
- HND (or higher) in an engineering discipline
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Experience in a COMAH or heavy industrial environment
- Understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation
- Leadership, mentoring or coaching experience
What You'll Get in Return
- £45,000 - £55,000 salary
- Bonus scheme (up to 2x target)
- 24‑hour responsibility payment (£3,150 per annum)
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
- Company pension contribution (4%–9%)
- Life assurance (6x salary)
- Private medical insurance or healthcare cash plan plus dental scheme
- Onsite gym and wellbeing initiatives
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Education support grant (£1,000 per child in university, paid annually)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee rewards, recognition and discount programmes
Additional benefits
- Sign‑on bonus (equivalent to one month's salary)
- Relocation support up to £8,000
- Three months’ rent covered
Working Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
- Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm (early finish every week)
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