Controls Engineer

Proactive Technical Limited; Lane Head; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Job summary

Proactive Technical Limited is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to join its growing automation team in Wigan. You will design and implement PLC-based control systems for conveyors and automated lines, with a mix of office-based engineering and on-site commissioning.

The role requires Siemens TIA Portal experience, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and willingness to travel to customer sites for FAT/SAT and commissioning; you will work closely with mechanical, electrical and project teams

Qualifications

• Experience in controls or automation engineering.
• PLC programming experience (Siemens TIA Portal preferred).
• Willingness to attend site for commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Design PLC control systems for automated and conveyor-based solutions.
• PLC programming, ideally using Siemens TIA Portal (other PLC experience considered).
• Supporting system integration, testing, and fault-finding.
• Carrying out FAT, SAT, and on-site commissioning at customer locations.
• Working closely with mechanical, electrical, and project teams.
• Providing technical support during project delivery and after installation.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation experience

Siemens TIA Portal

PLC programming

Problem solving

Job description

Controls Engineer

Location: Wigan
Up to £50,000 per annum plus 20% Overtime available

We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join a growing automation team in Wigan. This is a hands-on role offering a mix of office-based engineering and on-site commissioning, delivering control solutions for industrial and FMCG environments. We're ideally looking for someone with conveyor or materials handling experience and exposure to Siemens TIA Portal, but we're open-minded and keen to speak with capable controls engineers from a range of automation backgrounds.

This role requires regular time in the office, alongside site visits for commissioning and support.

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and developing PLC control systems for automated and conveyor-based solutions
• PLC programming, ideally using Siemens TIA Portal (other PLC experience considered)
• Supporting system integration, testing, and fault-finding
• Carrying out FAT, SAT, and on-site commissioning at customer locations
• Working closely with mechanical, electrical, and project teams
• Providing technical support during project delivery and after installation

About You

Essential:

• Experience in controls or automation engineering
• PLC programming experience (Siemens TIA Portal preferred)
• Practical understanding of industrial automation systems
• Willingness to attend site for commissioning activities
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude

Desirable:

• Conveyor or materials handling system experience
• FMCG, manufacturing, or logistics background
• Experience commissioning control systems on customer sites
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks and field devices

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience) plus 20% overtime
• Varied role with both office and site-based work
• Exposure to a wide range of automation and control projects
• Opportunity to develop skills within a growing automation business

Proactive Technical Recruitment is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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.