Controls Engineer

Gap Technical Ltd; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing business near Runcorn is seeking a Controls Engineer to develop and troubleshoot automation systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in an FMCG environment and a HNC in Electrical Engineering. Responsibilities include implementing projects to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality. Competitive salary of £59,500 and alternative continental shift pattern offered.

Qualifications

• Time served Electrical Engineer with at least 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Ability to fault-find and implement modifications on PLCs, HMIs, and robotics.
• Experience of designing and modifying control circuits and program logic.

Responsibilities

• Develop and troubleshoot controls and automation systems.
• Implement projects to improve manufacturing availability and product quality.
• Coach and develop maintenance engineering team members.

Skills

Fault finding on PLCs

Knowledge of automation techniques

Designing control circuits

Experience in FMCG environment

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Controls Engineer

£59,500

Runcorn

Alternative Continental shift

Shift pattern:

• Week 1 – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:45 am – 7:00 pm
• Week 2 – Monday, Tuesday: 6:45 am – 7:00 pm; Wednesday, Thursday: 6:45 pm – 7:00 am
• Week 3 – Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: 6:45 pm – 7:00 am

7 days off

About the role

gap technical is proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Controls Technician to work at their facility near Runcorn.

Performance Objectives

As a Controls Technician you will develop and troubleshoot a variety of controls and automation systems across our manufacturing lines. You will support the Controls and Automation team, leveraging experience in fault‑finding and diagnostics across a range of control equipment to implement permanent countermeasures and deliver improvement projects that enhance safety, quality, productivity and efficiency.

• Organise automation, electrical, and PLC design projects; identify short‑term and long‑range issues; prepare timetables, cost estimates, and detailed documentation.
• Develop and implement projects to improve manufacturing availability, product quality, employee safety and process efficiency.
• Develop knowledge of manufacturing processes and operating sequences; cascade this knowledge with maintenance teams.
• Develop knowledge and application of automation skills and techniques to drive improvement with maintenance teams.
• Implement plant/process development opportunities that improve safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Coach and develop maintenance engineering team members’ knowledge of machine control and automation systems.

Person Specification

• Time served Electrical Engineer with at least 3 years post‑qualification experience in an FMCG environment.
• Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to fault‑find and implement program modifications on PLCs, HMIs and robotics.
• Knowledge of parameterisation and commissioning of servo drives and inverters.
• Experience of fault‑finding on industrial communication networks.
• Experience of designing and modifying control circuits and program logic.
• Ability to deliver change‑management activities.

Apply

Please send your CV via the "Apply now" option on the website. If you have any questions or are interested in other opportunities, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical, who are operating as an employment agency.

Closing Date: 20/11/2025