Controls Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Southall; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to join their team in Southall. This role involves ensuring that control systems operate efficiently and reliably within a leading food manufacturing environment. You will be tasked with maintaining machinery, performing proactive and reactive maintenance, and fostering strong relationships with production teams. The ideal candidate will possess robust mechanical and electrical skills, including experience with PLC systems. Join this dynamic team and contribute to a safe and efficient workplace while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Overtime and call-out rates

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical skills required.
• Experience with PLC systems and fault finding essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure processes and systems operate efficiently and safely.
• Complete all maintenance tasks 'Right First Time' (RFT).
• Build relationships with production teams on the shop floor.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Diagnostic ability in fault finding

Understanding electrical diagrams

Tools

Siemens S7

Job description

Job Description

Role: Controls Engineer

Location: Southall

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday

Salary: £65,000

Synergi is looking for a Controls Engineer to work for a leading food manufacturer in West London with strong mechanical and electrical skills. You will be responsible for control systems within workshops, plant rooms, and production environments. Your primary goal will be to ensure that processes and systems operate efficiently, safely, and reliably.

Duties

• Health & Safety: Meet all personal and role responsibilities as required under the company's health and safety at work policy.
• Machinery & Procedures: Display a clear shop floor focus - spend 95% of your time on the shop floor building relationships with production teams, seeking issues before they arise.
• Maintenance: Using your dual-skilled approach, ensure all reactive and proactive maintenance is completed 'Right First Time' (RFT) and in a timely manner.

Experience and Skills

• Mechanical skills including full understanding of power transmission systems, product manufacturing, and transport systems.
• Ability to assist in in-house fabrication works (milling, welding, etc.).
• Electrical skills including diagnostic ability in fault finding of all electrical systems up to and including PLC level, with experience of Siemens S7.
• Ability to understand electrical diagrams is essential.

Additional Information

• Overtime and call-out rates will be applicable.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

If this role sounds like you or someone you know, please contact us by applying here. Job Ref: 6860.