Control Systems Engineer

TXM Recruit; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Healthcare

Pension

Holiday allowance

Job stability

Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking a Control Systems Engineer in Ashby de la Zouch to support and develop site automation. This hands-on role involves keeping production running efficiently while leading control systems upgrades and improvement projects.

You will work with engineering, production and external suppliers to drive automation across the site, applying strong PLC fault-finding skills and Siemens PLC experience. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Background in automation/control systems within manufacturing.
• Strong electrical and PLC fault finding experience.
• Experience with Siemens PLCs is essential.
• Experience delivering projects and continuous improvement work.
• Able to work hands-on and in a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain PLC and automation systems across site.
• Fault finding and resolving electrical/control issues.
• Deliver automation and upgrade projects (CAPEX).
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and external suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes and systems.
• Coach and support teams to build automation capability.
• Ensure systems meet safety and compliance standards.
• Manage documentation and system lifecycle improvements.
• Provide support for critical automation issues on site.

Skills

Automation experience

PLC fault finding

Siemens PLCs

TIA Portal

Rockwell

Mitsubishi

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Siemens PLCs

TIA Portal

Job description

Control Systems Engineer

Ashby de la Zouch

Monday–Friday | Days (flexibility required)

Permanent

The Opportunity

We’re working with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit a Control Systems Engineer to support and develop site automation. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll play a key part in keeping production running efficiently, while also leading improvement projects across control systems and automation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting and maintaining PLC and automation systems across site
• Fault finding and resolving electrical/control system issues
• Delivering automation and upgrade projects (CAPEX)
• Working closely with engineering, production, and external suppliers
• Driving continuous improvement across processes and systems
• Coaching and supporting teams to build automation capability
• Ensuring systems meet safety and compliance standards
• Managing documentation and system lifecycle improvements
• Supporting site when required for critical automation issues

What We’re Looking For

• Background in automation / control systems within manufacturing
• Strong electrical and PLC fault‑finding experience
• Experience with Siemens PLCs (essential)
• TIA Portal or other PLC platforms (Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Omron) beneficial
• Experience delivering projects and continuous improvement work
• Able to work both hands‑on and as part of a wider team
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Healthcare and wellbeing support
• Pension contribution
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Long‑term stability with ongoing investment in automation