Controls & Automation Engineer: Siemens PLCs, UK Travel

Redkite Engineering Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursed for site visits

Company vehicle after initial period

Job summary

Redkite Engineering Recruitment is seeking a Controls / Automation Engineer to lead Siemens PLC and HMI programming across UK sites, designing control systems and electrical panels for diverse industries. You will commission on-site, troubleshoot installations, and integrate IIoT, SCADA, and data analytics to maximise performance.

A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are required. From day one you’ll have mileage reimbursement and, after initial period, a company vehicle, with

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Siemens PLCs and HMIs is essential.
• Strong grounding in industrial automation and electrical schematics.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel; right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead Siemens PLC and HMI programming (TIA Portal, S7-1200/1500, WinCC).
• Design control system architecture and electrical panels.
• Commission systems on-site and troubleshoot installations.
• Integrate IIoT, SCADA, and data analytics for performance.

Skills

Siemens PLCs & HMIs

Industrial automation

Electrical schematics

Driving licence

Self-driven mindset

Education

HNC/HND/BEng in Electrical/Control Systems Engineering

Tools

TIA Portal

WinCC

SCADA

IIoT

Job description

Redkite Engineering Recruitment is seeking a Controls / Automation Engineer to lead Siemens PLC and HMI programming across UK sites, designing control systems and electrical panels for diverse industries. You will commission on-site, troubleshoot installations, and integrate IIoT, SCADA, and data analytics to maximise performance.

A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are required. From day one you’ll have mileage reimbursement and, after initial period, a company vehicle, with