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Controls Engineer
Job Posted: 19 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
️ Controls Engineer
Location: Hull based with ad hoc overseas travel
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role
We're proud to be partnering with a leading manufacturing business in their search for a Controls Engineer to join their dynamic engineering maintenance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and technically skilled professional to take ownership of automation and control systems across site - designing, implementing, and optimising solutions that keep production running at peak performance.
What You'll Be Doing
Designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
Maintaining and improving electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems to ensure smooth production.
Diagnosing and resolving control system failures, implementing long-term corrective actions.
Identifying and upgrading obsolete equipment as part of ongoing modernisation.
Developing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for automation systems.
Partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver process improvements and boost efficiency.
Supporting specification, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and system upgrades.
Maintaining accurate technical documentation including schematics, program backups, and system configurations.
What We're Looking For
You'll bring:
NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Electrical or Automation Engineering or a related field.
Proven experience in controls or automation engineering within a production/manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.) and HMI/SCADA development.
Strong understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.).
Flexibility to travel when required.
Desirable Experience
Hands-on experience with robotics, vision systems, or Industry 4.0/IIoT technologies.
Additional certifications in automation or electrical engineering disciplines.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles.
Why Apply?
This is a chance to join a forward-thinking business that invests heavily in technology, people, and continuous improvement. You'll enjoy a varied role, real technical challenges, and excellent opportunities for development within a supportive engineering teamBefore You Apply
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