Control System Maintenance Engineer

ACS Performance; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Control System Maintenance Engineer to enhance production equipment reliability. The role involves hands-on technical troubleshooting, PLC programming, and maintaining a safe working environment. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated technicians with relevant engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in preventative maintenance and equipment repair.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and robot maintenance.
• Familiarity with hygiene, safety, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance across systems.
• Write, test, and deploy PLC programs and logic.
• Provide technical support to operators and production teams.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

PLC programming

Robotic maintenance

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in engineering

Tools

Maintenance management systems

MS Office

Job description

Job vacancy - Control System Maintenance Engineer

Position: Control System Maintenance Engineer

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.