Control System Maintenance Engineer

ACS Business Performance Ltd; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a seasoned Control System Maintenance Technician to enhance production equipment reliability in a modern manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include hands-on maintenance, PLC programming, and technical support, ensuring minimal downtime and high operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have an engineering apprenticeship background and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Experience in preventative maintenance and equipment repair.
• Hands-on skills in PLC programming and robotics.
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance across systems.
• Write, test, and deploy PLC programs.
• Support site infrastructure and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Problem-solving

Communication

IT skills

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Maintenance management system

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Control System Maintenance Technician to support the reliability and efficiency of production equipment across a modern manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on, multi-skilled role requiring both electrical and mechanical maintenance expertise, with a strong emphasis on preventative maintenance, fault-finding, and automation systems, including PLCs and robotics.

The successful candidate will carry out both planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of equipment and systems-ensuring minimal downtime and high production performance. You'll also take responsibility for writing and executing PLC programs, maintaining robotics, and supporting firmware updates and equipment testing.

This is a varied role, with duties ranging from on-the-ground technical troubleshooting to contributing to the development or relocation of machinery and production processes. You'll work both independently and as part of a wider maintenance and engineering team, ensuring seamless communication across shifts and upholding site safety, hygiene, and operational standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and robotic systems
• Diagnosing faults and resolving issues efficiently using technical drawings and diagnostic tools
• Writing, testing, and deploying PLC programs and logic for field devices
• Maintaining records in the maintenance management system and updating machine files
• Supporting site infrastructure, including boilers, compressors, chillers, lighting, and fire safety systems
• Ensuring a clean, organised, and safe maintenance environment
• Suggesting improvements to enhance safety, uptime, and productivity
• Providing technical support to operators and production teams
• Assisting in new equipment installation and commissioning as required

Skills & Experience Required:

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent experience in engineering (electrical/mechanical)
• Proven experience in preventative maintenance and equipment repair
• Proficiency in reading electrical/mechanical schematics
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and robot maintenance
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office and maintenance systems
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Calm under pressure, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Familiarity with hygiene, safety, and environmental standards

This role is ideal for a self-motivated technician who takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

ACS are recruiting for a Control System Maintenance Engineer. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Control System Maintenance Engineersubmit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Control System Maintenance Engineer. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Control System Maintenance Engineer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Control System Maintenance Engineerrole you desire.