Senior Controls Engineer

Hunter Selection; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical, Control & Automation Engineer to join a cutting-edge R&D team. This role involves PLC Programming, designing and building control systems, and mentoring peers. Candidates should have expertise in Siemens and Rockwell, along with hands-on electrical wiring experience. The position offers benefits such as private medical insurance, up to 14% pension contribution, flexible working hours, and 30 days holiday, making it a great opportunity for those passionate about innovation in engineering.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Up to 14% pension contribution

Salary increase up to 11%

30 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Expertise in PLC Programming – Siemens and Rockwell.
• Hands-on experience in electrical wiring and component-level work.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards.
• Creative mindset and passion for problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• PLC Programming is a core part of the role.
• Designing, building, wiring, and commissioning electrical panels.
• Leading and mentoring peers and contractors.
• Inventing automation solutions for test rigs and equipment.
• Producing electrical and control system designs.

Skills

PLC Programming (Siemens & Rockwell)

Electrical wiring and component-level work

Knowledge of electrical safety standards

Creative mindset

Job description

Senior Electrical, Control & Automation Engineer

Are you a PLC Programming pro with a passion for innovation? Do you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and building systems from the ground up? Join a cutting-edge R&D team working with some of the world's biggest global brands to shape the future of food and FMCG innovation.

Responsibilities

• PLC Programming (Siemens & Rockwell) - a core part of the role.
• Designing, building, wiring, programming, and commissioning electrical panels and control systems.
• Leading and mentoring peers and contractors.
• Inventing and implementing creative automation solutions for test rigs, prototype machines, and pilot plant equipment.
• Producing electrical and control system designs, drawings, and manuals.
• Diagnosing and repairing control systems with precision and speed.

Qualifications

• Expertise in PLC Programming – Siemens and Rockwell.
• Hands‑on experience in electrical wiring and component‑level work.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards.
• Ideally from an FMCG or food manufacturing background – open to all manufacturing experience.
• A creative mindset and a passion for problem‑solving and innovation.

What's In It for You

• Private medical insurance
• Up to 14% pension contribution
• Salary increase up to 11%
• 30 days holiday
• Flexible working hours (core: 8:30‑4:45, Mon‑Fri)

To apply, click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary / contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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