Eltek Systems - Senior Controls Systems Engineer (Software)

Actemium UK; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of industrial automation solutions is seeking a Senior Controls Systems Engineer in Peterborough. The role involves delivering projects primarily in the food and beverage sectors, developing PLC and SCADA software, and building strong relationships with clients. With a competitive salary starting from £45,000 and great benefits, join a dynamic team that values innovation and growth.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health Shield cash back plan + BUPA medical insurance

Pension contributions matched up to 7%

VINCI share scheme

Supportive, dynamic team

Qualifications

• Intermediate-level experience with Rockwell, Siemens or other major brands of PLC and SCADA/HMI platforms.
• Several years' experience in writing software and delivering customer projects.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the whole life cycle of project delivery.
• Develop PLC, HMI and SCADA software and perform testing.
• Carry out on-site commissioning and compile training manuals.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA software

Project management

Relationship building

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22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Join our Team as a Senior Control Systems Engineer

Location: Eltek House, Oundle, Peterborough

Full Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/ week)

Are you ready to level up your career in industrial automation?

We're Eltek - part of the global VINCI Group - and we're on the lookout for a Senior Controls Systems Engineer who is passionate about technology, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is ready to make an impact.

️ What You'll Do

The role will see you tasked with Project delivery mostly within Food & Beverage industries. Working across different brands of PLC's, including Rockwell and Siemens.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working on different Projects, delivering for a Systems Integrator.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Actively participates in the whole life cycle of delivering projects, from start to finish.
• Foster great relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Produce design and test documentation.
• Develop PLC, HMI and SCADA software.
• Perform testing with customers.
• Carry out on-site commissioning.
• Compile training manuals and run customer training sessions.

What you bring

• Intermediate-level experience with Rockwell, Siemens or other major brands of PLC and SCADA/HMI platforms, with an appetite to learn new technologies.
• Several years' experience writing software and working with customers delivery projects.
• Good understanding of setting up, commissioning, and fault finding of industrial networks (EthernetIP, Profibus, ProfiNet, Ethernet) preferred, but not essential.
• Experience working in an engineering environment.

At Eltek, we believe great people deserve great rewards. Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Salary of £45,000 onwards (experience dependent)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Health Shield cash back plan + BUPA medical insurance
• Hybrid working options following completion of probation
• Pension contributions matched up to 7%
• VINCI share scheme (6 month length of service qualifying period)
• Supportive, dynamic team with strong values

Who We Are

Eltek Systems is a leading independent provider of industrial process and automation solutions, specialising in the food and beverage industry. Our expertise spans:

· Conceptual design and consultancy

· System design and manufacture

· Software engineering

As part of VINCI Energies, a global leader with over 220,000 employees across 120 countries, we offer the stability of a global brand with the agility of a local business.

Ready to Make a Move?

Join a team that values innovation, collaboration and continuous growth. If you're a motivated Senior Control Systems Engineer looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you!