Controls Engineer Based in Oxfordshire 8 month contract £50ph outside IR35 Are you passionate about food production, quality, and innovative manufacturing? We re looking for a talented Controls Engineer to design, develop, and optimise automation systems that keep our food production lines running safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards Key Responsibilities of Controls Engineer Design and develop control systems for industrial processes and machinery Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions Conduct system testing, commissioning, and ongoing support Optimise performance, reliability, and safety of automated systems Requirements of the Controls Engineer Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation, or related field Experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) Previous experience within FMCG, Automation or similar...

Associate Power Electronics & Controls Engineer Milton Keynes Competitive Salary + Benefits Overview We are seeking an Associate Power Electronics & Controls Engineer to support the development of advanced electronic and control systems for high-performance automotive, motorsport, and aerospace applications. This role focuses on the integration of power electronics and embedded control, working on microcontroller-based systems that drive and optimise high-voltage hardware. The Role You will contribute to the design, development, and validation of embedded control and power electronic systems, taking ownership of defined work packages within a multidisciplinary engineering team. Key Responsibilities Develop embedded control systems for power electronic applications Implement real-time control using microcontrollers / DSPs Contribute to firmware development (C/C++) for control and diagnostics Support design of analogue and control...

On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a BMS Controls Engineer for a contracting ending in March 2027 Inside IR35 contract based 3 days a week in your closest DWP location (Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Birmingham, Blackpool, Cardiff) and the rest from home. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives. Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to: Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation Help people to plan and save for later life,...

Software Controls Engineer 3-6 month contract £45.00 £55.00 p/h DOE (Outside IR35) Liverpool Wigan St Helens Warrington Bolton Automation / PLC / Siemens TIA Portal / Rockwell / Allen-Bradley I am currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK manufacturer operating within a fast-paced production environment. They are seeking an experienced Software Controls Engineer to support an ongoing automation upgrade programme on a short-term contract basis. For this position, you will be required to carry out the following duties: Develop and modify PLC software using Siemens TIA Portal and/or Rockwell Studio 5000 across live production systems Support the commissioning and integration of new automated equipment into existing production lines Assist with FAT and SAT testing, including execution, sign-off and documentation Support integration between PLCs, HMIs, sensors and third-party systems Create and maintain commissioning documentation including I/O...

Controls Engineer Ormskirk Days role, Monday to Friday. Flexi 55,000+ (DOE) leading Bonus, Pension, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance, Holidays, other benefits This is an extremely rare opportunity to work for a global group's flagship manufacturing site. The business is looking for a self driven Engineer with specialist experience in Industrial Process Control and Instrumentation to support the ongoing development of a very successful R&D and manufacturing function. Not only does this position present long term job security, but ongoing technical development and career progression. Role Description Create and enhance process control systems from concept through to implementation. Work across SCADA development, PLC programming, and advanced control techniques from PID loops to AI and machine learning. Develop and implement inspection systems and instruments to maintain top-tier product and process quality. Partner with R&D and production teams to...

Controls & Automation Engineer 3 6-month contract Rate £45.00 - £50.00 p/h DOE (outside IR35) Middlesborough Hartlepool Darlington Sunderland Process / Automation / Siemens TIA Portal I am currently recruiting on behalf of a key client based in the Teesside area. They operate in systems, and design of complex projects across process industries. Due to ongoing projects, they are looking for an experienced Controls and Automation Engineer with a strong experience within the water industry to join their team on an interim basis. Initially this contract/project is for 3-6 months. For this position, you will require to conduct the following daily duties: Develop automation concepts and control strategies for a wide range of industrial processes and applications. Produce functional design specifications, I/O schedules, and software documentation. Troubleshoot and debug automation systems Design and program PLC, HMI and SCADA systems to meet project...

Job title: Controls Systems Engineer Location: Royston, UK (site based) Working within the Engineering support Team and reporting to the Controls System Lead Engineer, the Software/Controls Engineer (SCE) is responsible for designing, installing, managing and/or maintaining equipment and software on PLC and SCADA systems, which are used to monitor and control the plant systems at Royston. Much of your time will be spent on software orientated tasks including but not limited to: fault finding, testing of Logic coding, implementing changes to the existing Controls Infrastructure in line with actions arising from MOC requests, attend HAZOP Studies / PHA's etc as a Software and Controls representative. Provide Software and Controls input for projects for the site, this could be modifications to existing systems or new installations altogether. World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to...

A great field Service Engineer role! We want to find an accomplished and qualified Multi-skilled Engineer who has specific experience of fault finding AND ideally, specifically of modifying and upgrading of Siemens PLC s (or similar) used in end of line packaging machinery. BASIC SALARY: up to £50,000 BENEFITS: Overtime to earn circa £60,000 Hybrid company car 10% Pension LOCATION: Home based and ideally living in the Midlands or North of England (although Midlands preferable) COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham, Stoke, Sheffield, Leicester JOB DESCRIPTION: Field Service Engineer, Controls Engineer, Electrical Engineer - Siemens PLCs, industrial capital equipment, packaging machinery A classic field Service Engineer role involving repair, refurbishment, installation and commissioning of end of line packaging machinery including working with PLC s, ideally capable of fault finding, modifying and upgrading of Siemens PLC...

A great field Service Engineer role! We want to find an accomplished and qualified Multi-skilled Engineer who has specific experience of fault finding AND ideally, specifically of modifying and upgrading of Siemens PLC s (or similar) used in end of line packaging machinery. BASIC SALARY: up to £50,000 BENEFITS: Overtime to earn circa £60,000 Hybrid company car 10% Pension LOCATION: Home based and ideally living in the Midlands or North of England (although Midlands preferable) COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham, Stoke, Sheffield, Leicester JOB DESCRIPTION: Field Service Engineer, Controls Engineer, Electrical Engineer - Siemens PLCs, industrial capital equipment, packaging machinery A classic field Service Engineer role involving repair, refurbishment, installation and commissioning of end of line packaging machinery including working with PLC s, ideally capable of fault finding, modifying and upgrading of Siemens PLC...

A great field Service Engineer role! We want to find an accomplished and qualified Multi-skilled Engineer who has specific experience of fault finding AND ideally, specifically of modifying and upgrading of Siemens PLC s (or similar) used in end of line packaging machinery. BASIC SALARY: up to £50,000 BENEFITS: Overtime to earn circa £60,000 Hybrid company car 10% Pension LOCATION: Home based and ideally living in the Midlands or North of England (although Midlands preferable) COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham, Stoke, Sheffield, Leicester JOB DESCRIPTION: Field Service Engineer, Controls Engineer, Electrical Engineer - Siemens PLCs, industrial capital equipment, packaging machinery A classic field Service Engineer role involving repair, refurbishment, installation and commissioning of end of line packaging machinery including working with PLC s, ideally capable of fault finding, modifying and upgrading of Siemens PLC...

A great field Service Engineer role! We want to find an accomplished and qualified Multi-skilled Engineer who has specific experience of fault finding AND ideally, specifically of modifying and upgrading of Siemens PLC s (or similar) used in end of line packaging machinery. BASIC SALARY: up to £50,000 BENEFITS: Overtime to earn circa £60,000 Hybrid company car 10% Pension LOCATION: Home based and ideally living in the Midlands or North of England (although Midlands preferable) COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham, Stoke, Sheffield, Leicester JOB DESCRIPTION: Field Service Engineer, Controls Engineer, Electrical Engineer - Siemens PLCs, industrial capital equipment, packaging machinery A classic field Service Engineer role involving repair, refurbishment, installation and commissioning of end of line packaging machinery including working with PLC s, ideally capable of fault finding, modifying and upgrading of Siemens PLC...

A great field Service Engineer role! We want to find an accomplished and qualified Multi-skilled Engineer who has specific experience of fault finding AND ideally, specifically of modifying and upgrading of Siemens PLC s (or similar) used in end of line packaging machinery. BASIC SALARY: up to £50,000 BENEFITS: Overtime to earn circa £60,000 Hybrid company car 10% Pension LOCATION: Home based and ideally living in the Midlands or North of England (although Midlands preferable) COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham, Stoke, Sheffield, Leicester JOB DESCRIPTION: Field Service Engineer, Controls Engineer, Electrical Engineer - Siemens PLCs, industrial capital equipment, packaging machinery A classic field Service Engineer role involving repair, refurbishment, installation and commissioning of end of line packaging machinery including working with PLC s, ideally capable of fault finding, modifying and upgrading of Siemens PLC...

A great field Service Engineer role! We want to find an accomplished and qualified Multi-skilled Engineer who has specific experience of fault finding AND ideally, specifically of modifying and upgrading of Siemens PLC s (or similar) used in end of line packaging machinery. BASIC SALARY: up to £50,000 BENEFITS: Overtime to earn circa £60,000 Hybrid company car 10% Pension LOCATION: Home based and ideally living in the Midlands or North of England (although Midlands preferable) COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham, Stoke, Sheffield, Leicester JOB DESCRIPTION: Field Service Engineer, Controls Engineer, Electrical Engineer - Siemens PLCs, industrial capital equipment, packaging machinery A classic field Service Engineer role involving repair, refurbishment, installation and commissioning of end of line packaging machinery including working with PLC s, ideally capable of fault finding, modifying and upgrading of Siemens PLC...

A great field Service Engineer role! We want to find an accomplished and qualified Multi-skilled Engineer who has specific experience of fault finding AND ideally, specifically of modifying and upgrading of Siemens PLC s (or similar) used in end of line packaging machinery. BASIC SALARY: up to £50,000 BENEFITS: Overtime to earn circa £60,000 Hybrid company car 10% Pension LOCATION: Home based and ideally living in the Midlands or North of England (although Midlands preferable) COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham, Stoke, Sheffield, Leicester JOB DESCRIPTION: Field Service Engineer, Controls Engineer, Electrical Engineer - Siemens PLCs, industrial capital equipment, packaging machinery A classic field Service Engineer role involving repair, refurbishment, installation and commissioning of end of line packaging machinery including working with PLC s, ideally capable of fault finding, modifying and upgrading of Siemens PLC...

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in our dynamic and expanding Modification and Upgrades division at Dematic? We are excited to announce a rare and unique opportunity for an experienced Controls Engineer to join our team for the cost estimation of controls-related activities on the projects. This highly unique position utilizes your experience as an engineer to provide precise costings for our automated material handling solutions. In this role, you will be working in tandem with our Engineering Team and suppliers to deliver accurate costings for controls engineering activities (parts, labour, and hours) whilst also carrying out site surveys to ensure our sales and engineering departments are aligned. This includes assessing software development, hardware design, documentation, and site works such as installation and commissioning. We are seeking an experienced controls engineer who can leverage their expertise to evaluate the controls aspect of projects and generate...

Are you an engineer who has an interest in progression whether that's into a leadership role or controls engineer role? Are you a mechanically biased engineer looking for the opportunity to train electrically or an Electrical Enigneer looking for progression into automation roles? Then I have the role for you. This company offer the opportunity for further qualifications, PLC programming courses (Fully Funded) and other advanced training courses. Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Salary: £54,000 + up to £2,000 annual bonus Shifts: 4 on / 4 off (Days and Nights) Benefits: 5% company pension contribution, 25 shift holiday days, tailored training & development plans Our client is a well-established manufacturing business that continues to invest heavily in both its people and its facilities. Most recently, they ve committed over £4 million to install a brand-new production line and they are now seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team. The Role This is a...

Controls design of material handling systems for Modernisation and Upgrade projects, to a given specification, within cost and time scale constraints, and to the customers requirements We offer: Collaborative and inclusive work environment. Opportunity to work on innovative projects and cutting-edge technology. A global company with a strong presence and a diverse client base. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Professional development and growth opportunities. About Dematic Dematic is a global leader in intelligent intralogistics and material handling solutions. With a rich history of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we provide cutting-edge technology and expertise to optimize our clients' supply chains. We offer an inclusive and collaborative work environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Tasks and Qualifications: Key Responsibilities: Ensure the solution...

Industrial Automation Engineer Stockport 50,000 - 60,000 Hunter are partnered with an innovative industrial automation business, they are looking to grow their controls and automation team. In this role you will be working on international projects for the manufacturing industry. This is a role which requires someone who is not only technically savvy in programming control systems, but also someone who wants to be hands on with the physical machines they automate. You will be responsible for control systems design, programming, commissioning and panel wiring. Requirements Able to program Allen Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens or other manufacturer's based systems Strong in control systems design Knowledge of Eplan, AutoCAD or other ECAD software Comfortable travelling internationally - Up to 1 week at a time (max 4 times a year) Engineering degree If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment...

Job Description - Planning Engineer Expected Start date 1/7/2026 or sooner Location (Is client open to hybrid working if site based) SDC, Woodlands Business Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Full time/Part time Full Hours 40 per week Core hours 9-4, 8 hours per day 3 days per week on site Rate (PAYE/Umbrella) Up to 450 PAYE Up to 600 Umbrella Summary The Technical Planner provides essential support to the HPC Planning Team by ensuring that planning processes, tools, and standards are clearly defined, effectively maintained, and consistently applied across the project. The role supports the stability, reliability, and continuous improvement of the integrated planning environment, contributing directly to schedule quality, process compliance, and stakeholder confidence. As the project continues to grow in scale and complexity, the planning environment must evolve to meet new challenges and deliver deeper analytical insight. The...

Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Here at Bow, we have a team of around 800 colleagues. We produce sandwiches, wraps, platters, sub rolls and...