Senior Controls Engineer FMCG Automation Lead (Days)

Hunter Selection Ltd; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching 10% + Life Assurance

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Hunter Selection Ltd. is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for a major FMCG site in the West Midlands. The role focuses on developing and maintaining site controls, electrical infrastructure, and automation systems.

You will lead a small control engineering team, ensure compliance with electrical standards, and drive improvements across PLC, SCADA, and network systems. A background in FMCG manufacturing and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electrical/controls engineering in FMCG/food manufacturing.
• Experience as a PLC programmer with Mitsubishi and/or Allen-Bradley.
• Experience as Site Electrical Duty Holder and knowledge of electrical regs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of shift controls engineers and set development plans.
• Oversee electrical standards, control systems, safety, and compliance.
• Design, specify, and purchase electrical equipment.
• Program and modify PLCs; maintain documentation.
• Supervise SCADA/HMI and Network Systems; monitor performance for CI.

Skills

FMCG/food manufacturing experience

Electrical/controls expert

PLC programming

Site Electrical Duty Holder

SCADA/HMI/Network Systems knowledge

Team leadership

Electrical legislation knowledge

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

SCADA Systems

HMI

Network Systems

Job description

Hunter Selection Ltd. is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for a major FMCG site in the West Midlands. The role focuses on developing and maintaining site controls, electrical infrastructure, and automation systems.

You will lead a small control engineering team, ensure compliance with electrical standards, and drive improvements across PLC, SCADA, and network systems. A background in FMCG manufacturing and strong leadership are essential.