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Controls Engineer

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Theale, Reading

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Control Systems Engineer

Reading, Berkshire

We are now seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join our growing engineering team at out state of the art facility in Reading, Berkshire. This is a technically focused role, responsible for leading the design, development and commissioning of advanced control and automation systems across a wide range of industries.

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to all phases of the project lifecycle with a focus on high‑quality technical delivery.
	
Communicate effectively with customers through meetings, presentations, and technical documentation.
	
Deliver assigned technical tasks and projects in line with budget, quality, safety, and time expectations.
	
Produce and review specifications, design documents, and technical reports.
	
Configure and develop control system application software across multiple platforms and industries.
	
Conduct testing and commissioning safely within operational end‑user environments.
	
Maintain consistently high standards throughout the design and engineering process.
	
Work independently or collaboratively within a team, adapting to various project and customer environments.
	
Ensure full compliance with all requirements of the company’s Integrated Management System (IMS).

Skills, Experiences & Qualifications:

Highly motivated, ambitious self‑starter with a strong interest in control and automation.
	
Excellent interpersonal, technical, and written communication skills.
	
Experience in designing and developing control solutions within Food, Utilities, FMCG, Process, or Materials Handling industries.
	
Degree in Control, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
	
Ideally a member of a relevant engineering or professional body.
	
Minimum of 2 years’ experience within the control and automation industry.
	
Proven control systems engineering experience.

Technology Portfolio:

PLC Control (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider)
	
HMI & SCADA technologies
	
Regional Systems & Telemetry
	
Data Analysis & Reporting
	
IT & Database technologies
	
MES
	
Industrial Networking
	
Industrial & IT Hardware 
	
Operational Technology stack

What We Offer

Competitive salary
	
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
	
Enhanced pension contribution
	
Ongoing internal training and Clear career development pathways
	
A supportive employer committed to employee Wellbeing
	
Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business
	
Access to employee discount schemes

About Us

We are MARCH®. The leading provider of critical engineering services. Supporting the industries we all rely on to improve their infrastructure, process, and digital environments. We work together with our customers to maintain business continuity, optimise output, and drive new standards in productivity, reliability, and sustainability. We help deliver operational resilience, increased performance, and better environmental outcomes, across the board.

Why March?

Progress is People.

MARCH has ambitious plans and central to our future growth is attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent. Whether your role is onsite or office-based, engineering or support, we offer opportunities for all our people to develop their careers and maximise their potential. MARCH is committed to building teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe diverse thinking strengthens engineering, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let the team know

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