Control Systems Engineer

Vantage Consulting; Congleton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solution provider is looking for a PLC Control Engineer in Congleton. You will support existing PLC systems and help deliver the next-generation control solution, involving design, programming, and on-site commissioning. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in PLC engineering within manufacturing and strong programming skills. This role offers a competitive salary starting from £40,000 along with benefits like pension contributions and annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary (starting from £40,000) plus overtime & bonus

6% pension contribution

22-25 days annual leave

Salary sacrifice schemes (e.g., bike/car)

Supportive, high-performance engineering team

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a PLC engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working on-site and engaging with customers.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance legacy PLC software.
• Configure and commission next-generation control systems.
• PLC programming using in-house SCADA tools.
• Gather technical requirements and support customers.
• On-site commissioning (UK and occasional overseas).
• Out-of-hours support as required (post-probation).

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC programming

Siemens (TIA Portal / Simatic Manager)

Mitsubishi PLCs

SCADA systems

Windows Server / PC environments

Electrical engineering background

C/C++/C#

SQL Server experience

Job description

PLC Control Engineer - Automation & Control Systems

We are a global provider of automation and control solutions supporting manufacturing sites across multiple industries. As part of our transition from legacy PLC-based systems to a next‑generation control platform, we are expanding our engineering team.

The Role

We're seeking a PLC Control Engineer to support existing PLC systems and help deliver and commission our next‑generation control solution. You'll be involved in the full project lifecycle, including design, configuration, PLC programming, and on‑site commissioning. The role is hybrid between two UK sites with opportunities for travel and hands‑on experience with experienced engineers in a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance legacy PLC software
• Configure and commission next‑generation control systems
• PLC programming using in‑house SCADA tools
• Gather technical requirements and support customers
• On‑site commissioning (UK and occasional overseas)
• Out‑of‑hours support as required (post‑probation)

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience with Allen Bradley PLC programming
• Experience with Siemens (TIA Portal / Simatic Manager) or Mitsubishi PLCs
• Good understanding of SCADA systems
• Comfortable working in Windows Server / PC environments
• Desirable: electrical engineering background, C/C++/C#, SQL Server experience

About You

• 5+ years' experience in a PLC engineering role within a manufacturing environment
• Comfortable working on‑site and engaging with customers
• Full UK driving licence
• Office‑based role across two UK locations

Benefits

• Competitive salary (starting from £40,000) plus overtime & bonus
• 6% pension contribution
• 22‑25 days annual leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes (e.g., bike/car)
• Supportive, high‑performance engineering team