Control Systems Engineer – Allen Bradley Focused

Company: Express Recruitment
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

Express Recruitment is partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturer of special purpose machinery on behalf of a global client base to recruit a Control Systems Engineer with proven Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC programming experience.

The successful candidate will be heavily involved in all aspects of controls engineering, including programming, design, implementation and maintenance of PLCs and HMIs.

In return, the employer offers a competitive salary of up to c£55,000 per annum D.O.E and a generous benefits package including a pension scheme, 25 days holiday + stats, a non‑contractual bonus scheme and death in service pay (x2 salary).

You will be contracted to 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Furthermore, you will benefit from flexible start/finish times, with an early 1 pm finish most Fridays (work 9:30 am‑3:30 pm every 1 in 3 Fridays as per rota).

Skills & Experience

  • HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation & Controls or a similar field
  • Proven experience in control system design, development and programming of Rockwell (Allen Bradley) PLCs
  • Experience in programming and maintaining legacy Mitsubishi PLCs highly desirable
  • Experience in HMI control system design and implementation
  • Ability to perform full scale FATs and SATs
  • Previous experience working with special purpose machinery and bespoke packaging machines highly desirable
  • Ability to read, interpret and update technical diagrams, user manuals and schematics
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal team members and external stakeholders
  • Design, develop and program Rockwell and Mitsubishi PLCs, as well as design and implement HMIs
  • Provide technical support on legacy control systems and automation machinery
  • Carry out FATs, SATs and on‑site commissioning projects
  • Ensure all documentation is updated regularly, particularly user manuals, BOMs and technical specification packs
  • Perform integrations of modern controls software with existing legacy systems
  • Maintain and improve control across a range of special purpose machinery and equipment, including servo control systems, rotary systems, conveyors and packaging machinery
  • Adhere to all standard operational procedures (SOPs)
  • Respond to technical breakdowns on machinery and perform full reboots and reconfigurations if required
  • Attend meetings with customers to support the sales department and understand their stringent requirements

Job Details

Location: Outskirts of Derby

Salary: Up to c£55,000 per annum D.O.E

Job type: Full Time, Monday – Friday (38 Hours Per Week), Perm

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Posted: June 26th, 2026