Control Systems Engineer

Futures; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Control Systems Engineer in Wakefield. The role involves maintaining and improving automated control systems during a period of growth. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of control systems, PLC programming, and electrical troubleshooting. This position offers a competitive salary package and a chance to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Benefits

8% bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for control systems in production.
• Program and modify PLC systems as required.
• Diagnose complex electrical and automation faults.

Skills

Control systems knowledge

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Job description

Control Systems Engineer

Location: Wakefield Area

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + 8% bonus

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

The Role

A leading FMCG manufacturing company is currently seeking an experienced and established Control Systems Engineer to join the business during an impressive period of growth and expansion. As a result of increased production demand and continued investment in automation, this role has been created to strengthen the sites controls and continuous improvement capability.

The successful Control Systems Engineer will play a key role in maintaining, improving, and developing control systems across a highly automated manufacturing environment. This position will suit a technically strong engineer with a solid understanding of continuous improvement (CI), automation reliability, and hands‑on electrical troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

The Control Systems Engineer will be responsible for :

• Providing technical support for control systems across production and packaging operations
• Programming, fault‑finding, and modifying PLC systems
• Diagnosing and resolving complex electrical and automation faults
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