Controls Engineer

Proactive Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing business in North London is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to enhance automation and electrical systems in a fast-paced environment. This role requires hands-on experience with PLC systems, fault-finding, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have relevant engineering qualifications and proven experience in a manufacturing setting. This is a permanent position offering up to £70K per annum, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Controls Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of automation, electrical systems, and industrial controls.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide controls and automation engineering support across the site.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimise PLC and control systems.
• Support preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Improve equipment reliability and machine performance.

Skills

PLC fault-finding and diagnostics

Automation systems

Continuous improvement

Equipment reliability

Education

Relevant electrical and/or controls engineering qualification

Tools

Siemens control systems

Allen-Bradley control systems

Job description

Overview

Controls Engineer — North London
Up to £70K per annum

About the Role

A leading UK manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support and enhance controls, automation, and electrical systems across a high-performance manufacturing site.

This role is ideal for a technically strong Controls Engineer who enjoys hands-on involvement with automation systems, fault-finding, and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, supporting automation projects, and improving machine performance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with the wider engineering and maintenance teams to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of site equipment.

Contract: Permanent
Shift: Monday - Friday (Days)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide controls and automation engineering support across the site
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimise PLC and control systems
• Support preventative and corrective maintenance activities
• Improve equipment reliability and machine performance
• Carry out fault-finding on electrical and control systems
• Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with controls upgrades, modifications, and small automation projects
• Ensure compliance with safety, electrical, and engineering standards

Key Requirements

• Relevant electrical and/or controls engineering qualification
• Proven experience working as a Controls Engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Strong PLC fault-finding and diagnostics experience
• Experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley control systems preferred (other platforms considered)
• Good understanding of automation, electrical systems, and industrial controls
• Strong focus on equipment reliability and continuous improvement
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment

Interested or know someone suitable?

Send the CV to Luana Ferreira via e-mail (url removed) or call her on (phone number removed).

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy