Controls Engineer

CV Technical; Hessle; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in the United Kingdom is seeking a Controls Engineer to enhance automation and control systems. The ideal candidate has experience in PLC, HMI, and SCADA, alongside a NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Automation Engineering. This role offers opportunities for growth and challenges within a dynamic engineering maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in controls or automation engineering within a production/manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Maintaining and improving electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems to ensure smooth production.
• Diagnosing and resolving control system failures, implementing long‑term corrective actions.
• Identifying and upgrading obsolete equipment as part of ongoing modernisation.
• Developing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for automation systems.
• Partnering with cross‑functional teams to deliver process improvements and boost efficiency.
• Supporting specification, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and system upgrades.
• Maintaining accurate technical documentation including schematics, program backups, and system configurations.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Electrical engineering

Automation engineering

Industrial networking

Communication protocols

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Automation Engineering

Job description

Controls Engineer

Location: Hull based with ad hoc overseas travel
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We're proud to be partnering with a leading manufacturing business in their search for a Controls Engineer to join their dynamic engineering maintenance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and technically skilled professional to take ownership of automation and control systems across site – designing, implementing, and optimising solutions that keep production running at peak performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Maintaining and improving electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems to ensure smooth production.
• Diagnosing and resolving control system failures, implementing long‑term corrective actions.
• Identifying and upgrading obsolete equipment as part of ongoing modernisation.
• Developing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for automation systems.
• Partnering with cross‑functional teams to deliver process improvements and boost efficiency.
• Supporting specification, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and system upgrades.
• Maintaining accurate technical documentation including schematics, program backups, and system configurations.

What You'll Be Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Electrical or Automation Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in controls or automation engineering within a production/manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.) and HMI/SCADA development.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.).
• Flexibility to travel when required.

Desirable Experience

• Hands‑on experience with robotics, vision systems, or Industry 4.0/IIoT technologies.
• Additional certifications in automation or electrical engineering disciplines.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles.

Why Apply?

This is a chance to join a forward‑thinking business that invests heavily in technology, people, and continuous improvement. You'll enjoy a varied role, real technical challenges, and excellent opportunities for development within a supportive engineering team.