Control System Engineer

Permanent Futures Limited; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to improve and develop automated systems. The role requires expertise in Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs, troubleshooting skills, and a background in continuous improvement. Responsibilities include providing technical support, programming, and assisting with automation upgrades. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, contributing to production reliability and efficiency.

Benefits

8% bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Control Systems Engineer in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and automation systems.
• Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical support for control systems across production.
• Programming, fault-finding, and modifying PLC systems.
• Diagnosing and resolving complex electrical and automation faults.
• Assisting with automation upgrades and improvements.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Automation systems

Programming PLC systems

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Recognised engineering or electrical qualifications

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Control Systems Engineer

Location: Wakefield Area

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + 8% bonus

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

The Role:

A leading FMCG manufacturing company is currently seeking an experienced and established Control Systems Engineer to join the business during an impressive period of growth and expansion. As a result of increased production demand and continued investment in automation, this role has been created to strengthen the site’s controls and continuous improvement capability.

The successful Control Systems Engineer will play a key role in maintaining, improving, and developing control systems across a highly automated manufacturing environment. This position will suit a technically strong engineer with a solid understanding of continuous improvement (CI), automation reliability, and hands‑on electrical troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing technical support for control systems across production and packaging operations
• Programming, fault‑finding, and modifying PLC systems
• Diagnosing and resolving complex electrical and automation faults
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to improve system reliability and performance
• Working with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC platforms
• Assisting with automation upgrades, system improvements, and capital projects
• Supporting commissioning and installation of new machinery and control systems
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation and standards
• Working closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams

About the Candidate:

• Proven experience working as a Control Systems Engineer within FMCG or manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and automation systems
• Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs (essential)
• A clear understanding of continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience within fast‑paced, highly automated manufacturing environments
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Recognised engineering or electrical qualifications

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