Automation and Controls Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer in Leeds. This role requires a strong problem-solving mindset and offers a split between office and field work. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in automation engineering and an HNC or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Company van

Flexitime

Career development with structured training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years’ experience in automation/controls engineering.
• Comfortable working in a mix of field and office environments.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding across electrical, software, and control systems.
• Designing, programming, and commissioning bespoke automation solutions.
• Supporting customers in industries such as food, utilities, and manufacturing.

Skills

Problem-solving mindset

Hands-on approach

Education

HNC or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Overview

Automation & Controls Engineer – Yorkshire

£43,000 – £52,000 + overtime & on-call uplift

Company van + flexitime

Career development with structured training & mentoring

Split role – approx. 50/50 office and field-based

Are you an Automation & Controls Engineer who thrives on variety and problem-solving? This role offers the chance to work across multiple industries, tackling complex challenges that keep production lines moving and critical systems running.

The Opportunity

This is not a corporate box-ticking role. You’ll be part of a close-knit engineering team delivering real solutions—everything from fault finding on live systems to full automation projects. With the business recently expanding its 24/7 service contracts, the work is fast-paced, critical, and hugely rewarding.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Fault finding across electrical, software, and control systems
• Supporting customers in industries such as food, utilities, and manufacturing
• Designing, programming, and commissioning bespoke automation solutions
• Balancing site work with project delivery and technical office tasks

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years’ experience in automation/controls engineering
• HNC or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong problem-solving mindset and hands-on approach
• Comfortable working in a mix of field and office environments

Why Apply?

You’ll join a business that puts engineering first, offering genuine career growth, flexibility, and the chance to see your work come to life in diverse and exciting sectors.