Control Systems Engineer

Hartland Recruitment & Advertising Limited; Corby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company vehicle for (

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Pension

Holiday

Job summary

Hartland Recruitment is sourcing a Control Systems Engineer for a Northamptonshire client. You will undertake PLC software design and PLC HMI programming on Allen Bradley or Siemens platforms, with minimal local commissioning required. The role offers a balanced schedule and no international travel.

You will work across Robotics, Materials handling, Conveying, Packaging, and Warehouse automation projects, delivering robust control solutions and maintaining site efficiency.

Qualifications

• Hands-on PLC programming experience with Rockwell Automation /Allen Bradley, Siemens, or other major PLC software.
• Proficiency in HMI configuration.
• Ability to independently design control projects with minimal management input.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI configuration

Independent design

Tools

Rockwell Automation / Allen Bradley

Siemens PLC

Job description

Control Systems Engineer - Northamptonshire

About the Role: Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our Northamptonshire based client is experiencing a surge in PLC HMI Factory Automation and Process Control Systems projects, with impressive growth across the last 5 years- continued expansion in 2026, and planned expansion for the next 5 years.

We’re on the lookout for a talented experienced Control Systems Engineer to join the existing Design team. You’ll handle some of their PLC software design and PLC HMI programming, working with cutting-edge Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC systems. Plus, with minimal LOCAL commissioning (just 1-2 days) at local customer sites, you can enjoy a balanced work-life schedule without the hassle of international travel.

Exciting Project Variety:

• Robotics
• Materials handling
• Conveying
• Packaging
• Warehouse automation
• Automotive
• Food and pharmaceutical process control

Key Requirements:

• Hands-on PLC programming experience with Rockwell Automation /Allen Bradley, Siemens, or other major PLC software
• Proficiency in HMI configuration
• Ability to independently design control projects with minimal management input

Fantastic Benefits:

• Competitive salary: £55,000
• Car allowance or if preferred Company vehicle for both business and private use
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu, pension, holiday- and a friendly place to work where people stay and develop

Sponsorship is NOT available.

About Hartland Recruitment: Since 1990, Hartland Recruitment has been a trusted partner in finding top Engineers for the UK’s factory automation, control systems, and machinery manufacturing sectors. and work with a Company that values your growth and expertise