Senior Siemens Controls Engineer - Hybrid/Onsite UK

Axion Recruitment Limited; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Overtime pay

Job summary

Axion Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer (Siemens) to lead PLC programming and systems integration for warehousing and logistics projects. You will manage projects, develop technical docs, and create bespoke software to ensure safe, reliable operation of complex control systems.

The role requires strong Siemens TIA Portal expertise, ladder logic, HMI development, and UK-site commissioning with occasional travel to overseas sites.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Siemens TIA Portal and PLC programming.
• Experience in HMI screen development and industrial communications.
• Onsite commissioning experience on conveyor control projects.
• Ability to work away within the UK as part of a controls team.
• Full UK driving license (≤3 points) and proficient technical English.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects at engineering level in line with client lead times and standards.
• Develop technical documents with diagrams and technical language per client requirements.
• Develop bespoke software routines for machines and systems.
• Commission bespoke systems onsite in the UK and occasionally overseas.
• Ensure safety software and quality checks before shipping.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal

Ladder programming

HMI development

Industrial networking

Onsite commissioning

Safety controllers

Drive configuration

Team coordination

Education

Level 4 qualification (Electrical or Electro-Mechanical)

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Axion Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer (Siemens) to lead PLC programming and systems integration for warehousing and logistics projects. You will manage projects, develop technical docs, and create bespoke software to ensure safe, reliable operation of complex control systems.

The role requires strong Siemens TIA Portal expertise, ladder logic, HMI development, and UK-site commissioning with occasional travel to overseas sites.