Controls Engineer

Redkite Engineering Recruitment; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursed

Company vehicle after initial period

Training and development

UK-wide site visits

Job summary

Redkite Engineering Recruitment seeks a Controls / Automation Engineer to lead PLC/HMI programming and design robust control systems for diverse industries across the UK. The role involves on-site commissioning, troubleshooting, and integration of IIoT/SCADA data to maximise performance.

Successful candidates will have proven Siemens PLC/HMI experience, a background in electrical schematics, and a full UK driving licence with mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Proven, confident experience with Siemens PLCs and HMIs.
• Strong grounding in industrial automation and electrical schematics.
• Formal qualifications in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering.

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 maximum performance.

Skills

Siemens PLCs

HMIs

Industrial automation

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND/BEng in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering

Tools

SCADA

IIoT

Allen-Bradley

Mitsubishi

Job description

Controls / Automation Engineer

• Stockport or Brierley Hill site + UK-wide site work
• Full-Time, Permanent
• Competitive Salary + Benefits

Ready to take your automation expertise to the next level? Were looking for a talented Controls / Automation Engineer to join a forward-thinking team delivering cutting-edge automation solutions across industries—from manufacturing and aerospace to high-performance sectors.

Whats in it for you?

• Work on exciting, complex projects for major clients
• Be part of a collaborative, innovative team that values transparency and impact
• Clear career progression with ongoing training and development
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Variety: office-based work combined with UK-wide site visits

The Role:

• 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 maximum performance

What Were Looking For:

• Proven, confident experience with Siemens PLCs and HMIs – this is essential
• Strong grounding in industrial automation and electrical schematics
• Full UK driving licence and ability to use own transport initially (mileage reimbursed)
• Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK (defence sector compliance)
• Self-driven, problem-solving mindset

Additional Skills That Stand Out:

• SCADA, IIoT, or machine data analytics experience
• Knowledge of other PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi)
• Formal qualifications (HNC/HND/BEng) in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering

Important

If successful for an initial period, you will use your own vehicle for site visits (mileage reimbursed). After this, you will receive a company vehicle—giving you flexibility and independence from day one.