Controls Systems Manager

Futures; Batley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company located in Batley is seeking an experienced Controls and Systems Manager. This full-time position involves maintaining, repairing, and optimizing control systems to ensure operational reliability and compliance. Key responsibilities include managing obsolescence planning and PLC program backups. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to drive continuous improvement in electrical and automation systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and optimizing control systems.
• Competence in managing obsolescence and system backups.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage and mitigate control system obsolescence.
• Maintain a library of PLC program backups for quick recovery.
• Lead fault diagnosis and drive operational efficiency.

Skills

Control systems management

Electrical and electronic systems maintenance

PLC programming

Fault diagnosis

Job description

Controls and Systems Manager

Location : Wakefield

Hours : Full‑time

Department : Engineering

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Controls and Systems Manager to join a production facility.

This pivotal role is responsible for maintaining, repairing, overhauling, modifying, and installing electrical and electronic plant and apparatus. You’ll ensure that control systems remain reliable, compliant, and optimised for long‑term performance.

You’ll also manage system backups, oversee obsolescence planning, and drive continuous improvement across all electrical and automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively manage and mitigate control system obsolescence, ensuring robust long‑term reliability.
• Maintain and update a comprehensive library of PLC program backups, enabling swift recovery in the event of failure.
• Oversee the support, programming, and lifecycle management of VSDs, including upgrades and obsolescence planning.
• Lead fault diagnosis, repair, and resolution for plant and machinery, driving uptime and operational effici...