Controls Engineer

SC ENGINEERING; Denby Dale; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer for an urgent contract in Huddersfield. The role involves PLC programming using Siemens and TIA Portal, modification and support of existing control systems, and fault finding. Candidates must have strong Siemens PLC programming experience and problem-solving skills. This position is on-site, offering £40 - £50 per hour for an initial 3-month contract, with a strong chance of extension.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Controls Engineer, either in a contract or permanent role.
• Strong Siemens PLC programming experience is essential.
• Hands-on experience with TIA Portal is required.

Responsibilities

• PLC programming using Siemens / TIA Portal.
• Modification and support of existing control systems.
• Fault finding and commissioning support.

Skills

Siemens PLC programming

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

TIA Portal

Job description

Controls Engineer - Contract (Siemens / TIA Portal)

📍 Location: Huddersfield
💷 Rate: £40 - £50 per hour
📅 Duration: Initial 3 months (strong chance of extension)
🏢 Working Pattern: On-site

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Controls Engineer to support an urgent contract requirement with a client based in Huddersfield. You will be joining an existing engineering team and will be responsible for PLC programming and controls support, primarily using Siemens systems and TIA Portal.

Key Responsibilities

• PLC programming using Siemens / TIA Portal
• Modification and support of existing control systems
• Fault finding and commissioning support
• Working closely with internal engineering teams on-site
• Ensuring systems meet project and operational requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Controls Engineer (contract or permanent)
• Strong Siemens PLC programming experience
• Hands‑on experience with TIA Portal
• Ability to work on-site in Huddersfield
• Good fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills