Controls/Automation Engineer

Company: Elix Sourcing Solutions
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Location: Tiverton
Job Description:

Controls/Automation Engineer

£70,000 + Progression + Pension + Holiday + Company Benefits

Monday to Friday – 8am to 4pm

Tiverton (commutable from Taunton, Willand, Exeter, Wellington, Honiton and Chard)

Are you a Controls Engineer or similar looking to join an original equipment manufacturer that is family‑owned and has been running for 25+ years?

On offer is the opportunity to work on technically challenging automation projects from design through to commissioning in a close‑knit engineering team, with autonomy to make a real impact and develop your skills across a wide range of industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design, programme and improve PLC and HMI systems for equipment used by leading food manufacturers.
  • Investigate and resolve control system issues.
  • Maintain and improve control systems for all equipment on site.
  • Install and commission new equipment.
  • Participate in the full project lifecycle: software development, testing, installation, commissioning and customer acceptance, ensuring high performance and reliability.

Qualifications

  • Experience with Citect / AVEVA Plant SCADA.
  • Strong knowledge of PLC programming.
  • Experience in the food/fmcg industry.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

By applying to this job, you confirm that you hold a valid work permit to work in the UK, you do not hold a criminal record and you have no legal reason that would render you ineligible for employment.

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Posted: July 1st, 2026