Automations & Control Systems Engineer

Alexander Steele; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Control & Automation specialist to lead their operational technology team. The candidate will manage control and automation systems across UK factories, focusing on security and obsolescence while driving supply chain improvements. The role offers a salary of £55K to £60K, plus benefits including a car allowance, pension, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Car Allowance

10% Bonus

Private Healthcare

25 leave days + 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in control and automation systems.
• Good experience in a complex systems environment.
• Technical knowledge of SQL Server management and Windows OS.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to manage OT environment.
• Provide support and project delivery across factories.
• Manage installations and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Control & Automation systems knowledge

Technical knowledge of IP networking

Experience with Siemens PLCs and SCADA systems

Education

Engineering qualification in relevant discipline

Tools

Siemens PLCs

WinCC SCADA

Rockwell Logix platform

Job description

Alexander Steele has partnered with a leading global food manufacturer that has an exciting opportunity for a Control & Automation specialist to join their Operational Technology (OT) team, and lead the control and automation systems infrastructure strategy for their UK factories.

Your focus will be on obsolescence, security, new installations, hardware and software standards, and driving new OT solutions to deliver supply chain improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including site engineering, projects, and manufacturing teams, to proactively manage the OT environment
• Provide Operational Technology support and project delivery across assigned factories in the UK.
• Liaise with maintenance technicians and project teams to support factory automation infrastructure.
• Document systems at respective factories and share knowledge with the wider team.
• Manage installations to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and group standards.
• Create and maintain a roadmap for systems development and technology obsolescence.
• Manage 3rd party contractors for project implementation and support purposes.

Candidate Requirements

• Engineering qualification in relevant discipline such as Control & Automation, Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
• At least 5 years' experience in a complex control and automation systems environment.
• Good technical knowledge and experience of controls and automation systems, including Siemens PLCs, WinCC SCADA, Iconics Genesis SCADA or Rockwell Logix platform.
• Good IT experience and technical knowledge of IP networking, Windows OS configuration, SQL Server management, OPC configuration, Active Directory, SCCM, Intune or Defender.

On Offer

• £55K to £60K + Car Allowance + 10% Bonus
• Pension + Private Healthcare
• 25 leave days + 8 bank holidays
• Homebased role (commuting 1 to 2 days a week to Liverpool based factory)