Controls Engineer

Redkite Engineering Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursed for site visits

Company vehicle after initial period

Job summary

Redkite Engineering Recruitment is seeking a Controls / Automation Engineer to lead Siemens PLC and HMI programming across UK sites, designing control systems and electrical panels for diverse industries. You will commission on-site, troubleshoot installations, and integrate IIoT, SCADA, and data analytics to maximise performance.

A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are required. From day one you’ll have mileage reimbursement and, after initial period, a company vehicle, with

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Siemens PLCs and HMIs is essential.
• Strong grounding in industrial automation and electrical schematics.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel; right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead Siemens PLC and HMI programming (TIA Portal, S7-1200/1500, WinCC).
• Design control system architecture and electrical panels.
• Commission systems on-site and troubleshoot installations.
• Integrate IIoT, SCADA, and data analytics for performance.

Skills

Siemens PLCs & HMIs

Industrial automation

Electrical schematics

Driving licence

Self-driven mindset

Education

HNC/HND/BEng in Electrical/Control Systems Engineering

Tools

TIA Portal

WinCC

SCADA

IIoT

Job description

Controls / Automation Engineer

• Stockport or Brierley Hill site + UK-wide site work
• Full-Time, Permanent
• Competitive Salary + Benefits

Ready to take your automation expertise to the next level? Were looking for a talented Controls / Automation Engineer to join a forward-thinking team delivering cutting-edge automation solutions across industries—from manufacturing and aerospace to high-performance sectors.

Whats in it for you?

• Work on exciting, complex projects for major clients
• Be part of a collaborative, innovative team that values transparency and impact
• Clear career progression with ongoing training and development
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Variety: office-based work combined with UK-wide site visits

The Role:

• Lead Siemens PLC and HMI programming (TIA Portal, S7‑1200/1500, WinCC)
• Design control system architecture and electrical panels
• Commission systems on‑site and troubleshoot installations
• Integrate IIoT, SCADA, and data analytics for maximum performance

What Were Looking For:

• Proven, confident experience with Siemens PLCs and HMIs – this is essential
• Strong grounding in industrial automation and electrical schematics
• Full UK driving licence and ability to use own transport initially (mileage reimbursed)
• Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK (defence sector compliance)
• Self-driven, problem-solving mindset

Additional Skills That Stand Out:

• SCADA, IIoT, or machine data analytics experience
• Knowledge of other PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi)
• Formal qualifications (HNC/HND/BEng) in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering

Important

If successful for an initial period, you will use your own vehicle for site visits (mileage reimbursed). After this, you will receive a company vehicle—giving you flexibility and independence from day one.