Controls & Automation Engineer

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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