Controls Engineer

Probe UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Controls & Automation Engineer. This role involves diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical system breakdowns, ensuring operational efficiency, and leading PLC-related tasks. Candidates should have an engineering qualification, strong PLC knowledge, and be proactive in continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers a range of benefits, including bonuses and enhanced holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Yearly bonus

Enhanced Pension

Enhanced holiday increasing with service

Life assurance

Medicash scheme

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or equivalent engineering qualification is essential.
• Strong PLC knowledge required, including diagnosing and programming.
• Experience in delivering continuous improvement initiatives is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Identify, diagnose and rectify breakdowns in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ensure operational efficiency and compliance standards of plant and equipment.
• Lead on instrumentation and PLC-related tasks across the site.

Skills

PLC programming

Mechanical system knowledge

Electrical system knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Job Overview

If you're a skilled Controls & Automation Engineer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Expert mechanical and electrical system knowledge with the ability to identify, diagnose and rectify breakdowns
• Ensure plant and equipment performance meets operational efficiency and compliance standards
• Deliver and improve planned preventative maintenance across the site whilst maintaining CMMS records
• Lead on instrumentation, process controls and PLC‑related tasks (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley)
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and production
• Provide training and support to new and existing team members

Requirements

• Apprentice trained or equivalent engineering qualification
• Strong PLC knowledge (diagnosing & programming)
• Be prepared to assist other sites with PLC systems or small automation projects (remote or on‑site)
• Experience delivering continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent communication, teamwork and problem‑solving skills

Location

Commutable from parts of Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Buckinghamshire and Gloucestershire

How to Apply

Apply now with your CV or get in touch with Megan at Probe for more information. Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Benefits

• Yearly bonus
• Enhanced Pension
• Enhanced holiday increasing with service
• Life assurance
• Medicash scheme