Controls & Automation Engineer £40-65k + Allowances, 5% Pension, Expenses Oxfordshire Ref: 25237 An established global engineering and automation specialist is expanding its European team by hiring an additional Controls & Automation Engineer. Known for delivering advanced control systems integration projects across 40+ countries, the business has built a strong reputation for technical excellent, innovation and high-performance industrial solutions. Controls & Automation Engineer - The Role: This is a hands-on engineering role where you ll work across the full lifecycle of control system projects from design and development through to testing and commissioning. You ll be working with modern PLC and SCADA technologies, contributing to complex automation systems used in real-world, global applications. Design, program, test, and commission PLC control systems Develop SCADA and HMI applications Troubleshoot and optimise existing automation systems Support installation and commissioning activities Work with modern SCADA platforms such as Ignition and WinCC Contribute to control strategies and system architecture Controls & Automation Engineer - The Person: We are seeking applications from Control Systems Engineers preferably skilled with Siemens TIA portal who are looking for a stable, cash rich company who will provide you with a laid back, flexible environment along with plenty of support for development. You will have: Solid ability to write PLC & HMI from concept Preferably you will also be competent with SCADA software design Ability to understand and modify electrical drawings Previous site experience including commissioning Competent to work autonomously Have excellent customer facing skills This is an office based position. Standard working hours are 7.30-4.30 with an early Friday finish. All expenses are covered along with an additional daily allowance when on-site. On a 25% travel year, you can expect to add an additional £6k to your salary. Any weekends worked/travelled are returned to you as TOIL and are available to take as rest days before returning to work following a trip. 5% Pension, 24 days Holiday and Annual Profit Share c£1-3k dependent. Located in Oxfordshire, this role is commutable from within and around the following areas: Oxford, Swindon, Newbury, Wantage, Chippenham and Cirencester. For further information call Sarah Clarke
Aug 19, 2026
Full time
Controls & Automation Engineer £40-65k + Allowances, 5% Pension, Expenses Oxfordshire Ref: 25237 An established global engineering and automation specialist is expanding its European team by hiring an additional Controls & Automation Engineer. Known for delivering advanced control systems integration projects across 40+ countries, the business has built a strong reputation for technical excellent, innovation and high-performance industrial solutions. Controls & Automation Engineer - The Role: This is a hands-on engineering role where you ll work across the full lifecycle of control system projects from design and development through to testing and commissioning. You ll be working with modern PLC and SCADA technologies, contributing to complex automation systems used in real-world, global applications. Design, program, test, and commission PLC control systems Develop SCADA and HMI applications Troubleshoot and optimise existing automation systems Support installation and commissioning activities Work with modern SCADA platforms such as Ignition and WinCC Contribute to control strategies and system architecture Controls & Automation Engineer - The Person: We are seeking applications from Control Systems Engineers preferably skilled with Siemens TIA portal who are looking for a stable, cash rich company who will provide you with a laid back, flexible environment along with plenty of support for development. You will have: Solid ability to write PLC & HMI from concept Preferably you will also be competent with SCADA software design Ability to understand and modify electrical drawings Previous site experience including commissioning Competent to work autonomously Have excellent customer facing skills This is an office based position. Standard working hours are 7.30-4.30 with an early Friday finish. All expenses are covered along with an additional daily allowance when on-site. On a 25% travel year, you can expect to add an additional £6k to your salary. Any weekends worked/travelled are returned to you as TOIL and are available to take as rest days before returning to work following a trip. 5% Pension, 24 days Holiday and Annual Profit Share c£1-3k dependent. Located in Oxfordshire, this role is commutable from within and around the following areas: Oxford, Swindon, Newbury, Wantage, Chippenham and Cirencester. For further information call Sarah Clarke
Test Engineer £35-45k + Pension Essex. Ref: 25427 Are you an experienced Test Engineer looking for a varied role where your expertise genuinely makes a difference? We are supporting a specialist engineering business delivering power management and control systems for some of the world's most demanding applications, including marine and defence sectors. Following a period of investment, they have a newly created Test Engineer role to become a key part of the engineering team. As the company continues to grow, there is now a clear need for a dedicated specialist to take ownership of testing activities and support both production and engineering teams. Test Engineer - The Role: Reporting into the Production Manager, you will be responsible for testing, fault-finding and validating electronic and electrical control systems used in highly specialised applications. The role combines production testing, returned equipment investigation and software functionality testing, requiring a methodical engineer who enjoys solving technical problems. Testing embedded software using a black-box functional testing approach Developing and executing test procedures based on functional specifications Testing and inspecting electronic and electrical products prior to dispatch Diagnosing and repairing customer-returned equipment, including legacy and obsolete systems Fault-finding on analogue and digital electronic systems Maintaining and configuring test equipment and test environments Completing production and quality documentation Providing feedback to engineering teams to support product improvements Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business Test Engineer - The Person: We are looking for a self-motivated and detail-focused Test Engineer who enjoys investigating faults and working through technical challenges methodically. Ideally 3 years' experience in a Test Engineer position Experience testing electronic and electrical products Strong fault-finding skills on analogue and digital systems Experience of black-box testing methodologies The ability to work independently and manage your own workload If you are a Test Engineer seeking a technically varied role within a specialist engineering business where your contribution will be highly valued, we would like to hear from you. You will join a close-knit engineering business where individuals are trusted to make decisions, contribute to ideas and take ownership of work. Located in Essex, this role would be commutable from Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, Manningtree, Witham, Braintree, Harwich and Sudbury. Looking for a job involved with automation, control systems, process control or systems integration? Register your details on our website where you will find a full list of live positions where a customised automated search process allows immediate access to new vacancies as they are registered. Free, confidential service. For further information please contact Sarah Clarke.
Aug 19, 2026
Full time
Test Engineer £35-45k + Pension Essex. Ref: 25427 Are you an experienced Test Engineer looking for a varied role where your expertise genuinely makes a difference? We are supporting a specialist engineering business delivering power management and control systems for some of the world's most demanding applications, including marine and defence sectors. Following a period of investment, they have a newly created Test Engineer role to become a key part of the engineering team. As the company continues to grow, there is now a clear need for a dedicated specialist to take ownership of testing activities and support both production and engineering teams. Test Engineer - The Role: Reporting into the Production Manager, you will be responsible for testing, fault-finding and validating electronic and electrical control systems used in highly specialised applications. The role combines production testing, returned equipment investigation and software functionality testing, requiring a methodical engineer who enjoys solving technical problems. Testing embedded software using a black-box functional testing approach Developing and executing test procedures based on functional specifications Testing and inspecting electronic and electrical products prior to dispatch Diagnosing and repairing customer-returned equipment, including legacy and obsolete systems Fault-finding on analogue and digital electronic systems Maintaining and configuring test equipment and test environments Completing production and quality documentation Providing feedback to engineering teams to support product improvements Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business Test Engineer - The Person: We are looking for a self-motivated and detail-focused Test Engineer who enjoys investigating faults and working through technical challenges methodically. Ideally 3 years' experience in a Test Engineer position Experience testing electronic and electrical products Strong fault-finding skills on analogue and digital systems Experience of black-box testing methodologies The ability to work independently and manage your own workload If you are a Test Engineer seeking a technically varied role within a specialist engineering business where your contribution will be highly valued, we would like to hear from you. You will join a close-knit engineering business where individuals are trusted to make decisions, contribute to ideas and take ownership of work. Located in Essex, this role would be commutable from Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, Manningtree, Witham, Braintree, Harwich and Sudbury. Looking for a job involved with automation, control systems, process control or systems integration? Register your details on our website where you will find a full list of live positions where a customised automated search process allows immediate access to new vacancies as they are registered. Free, confidential service. For further information please contact Sarah Clarke.
Control Systems Engineer End User - Manufacturing Plant - No Travel Required £45-60k + Pension (9-5 Monday to Friday) South East. Ref: 25509 We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business operating within the specialist chemicals sector. Following significant investment and the completion of a major new production facility, they are looking to strengthen its Controls & Instrumentation team with the appointment of an experienced Control Systems Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that combines the stability of a long-established organisation with a forward-thinking approach to technology, automation and continuous improvement. Control Systems Engineer - The Role: You will be responsible for the design, development, maintenance and optimisation of control systems across a number of UK manufacturing sites. The position offers a varied mix of project work, system development, troubleshooting, commissioning and ongoing plant support. Key responsibilities include: PLC and SCADA design, development and programming from concept through to commissioning Supporting and developing Rockwell Automation platforms including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk SE and PlantPAx Supporting Siemens S7 and WinCC systems where required Designing and maintaining industrial control system networks Supporting plant cyber security and operational technology (OT) infrastructure Producing engineering documentation including URS, FDS, Cause & Effect Charts and Control Narratives Participating in HAZOPs, Management of Change (MOC) reviews and process safety activities Providing technical support during commissioning, upgrades and fault-finding activities Working closely with operations, maintenance and project teams to deliver safe and reliable plant performance Remotely supporting control systems across multiple UK sites as required Control Systems Engineer - The Person: We are keen to speak with Control Systems Engineers, Automation Engineers or Process Control Engineers who can demonstrate: PLC programming experience within industrial manufacturing environments Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms including ControlLogix, CompactLogix and FactoryTalk Knowledge of SCADA systems and industrial communications networks Experience designing control systems from first principles Strong fault-finding and commissioning skills Experience producing technical documentation and supporting engineering projects Understanding of industrial networking, managed switches and system architecture Experience in any of the following would be advantageous: PlantPAx Siemens S7 and WinCC OT Cyber Security Virtualised environments Functional Safety, SIFs and SIL systems COMAH, chemical, pharmaceutical, water treatment, energy or other process manufacturing environments If you're a Control Systems Engineer looking for a role that offers technical variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing manufacturing organisation, we'd like to hear from you. Located in South East, this role would be commutable from Tilbury, Dartford, Greenhithe, Erith, Bexleyheath, Basildon, Brentford, Romford, Rochester, Gillingham and Upminster. For further information please contact Sarah Clarke.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Control Systems Engineer End User - Manufacturing Plant - No Travel Required £45-60k + Pension (9-5 Monday to Friday) South East. Ref: 25509 We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business operating within the specialist chemicals sector. Following significant investment and the completion of a major new production facility, they are looking to strengthen its Controls & Instrumentation team with the appointment of an experienced Control Systems Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that combines the stability of a long-established organisation with a forward-thinking approach to technology, automation and continuous improvement. Control Systems Engineer - The Role: You will be responsible for the design, development, maintenance and optimisation of control systems across a number of UK manufacturing sites. The position offers a varied mix of project work, system development, troubleshooting, commissioning and ongoing plant support. Key responsibilities include: PLC and SCADA design, development and programming from concept through to commissioning Supporting and developing Rockwell Automation platforms including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk SE and PlantPAx Supporting Siemens S7 and WinCC systems where required Designing and maintaining industrial control system networks Supporting plant cyber security and operational technology (OT) infrastructure Producing engineering documentation including URS, FDS, Cause & Effect Charts and Control Narratives Participating in HAZOPs, Management of Change (MOC) reviews and process safety activities Providing technical support during commissioning, upgrades and fault-finding activities Working closely with operations, maintenance and project teams to deliver safe and reliable plant performance Remotely supporting control systems across multiple UK sites as required Control Systems Engineer - The Person: We are keen to speak with Control Systems Engineers, Automation Engineers or Process Control Engineers who can demonstrate: PLC programming experience within industrial manufacturing environments Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms including ControlLogix, CompactLogix and FactoryTalk Knowledge of SCADA systems and industrial communications networks Experience designing control systems from first principles Strong fault-finding and commissioning skills Experience producing technical documentation and supporting engineering projects Understanding of industrial networking, managed switches and system architecture Experience in any of the following would be advantageous: PlantPAx Siemens S7 and WinCC OT Cyber Security Virtualised environments Functional Safety, SIFs and SIL systems COMAH, chemical, pharmaceutical, water treatment, energy or other process manufacturing environments If you're a Control Systems Engineer looking for a role that offers technical variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing manufacturing organisation, we'd like to hear from you. Located in South East, this role would be commutable from Tilbury, Dartford, Greenhithe, Erith, Bexleyheath, Basildon, Brentford, Romford, Rochester, Gillingham and Upminster. For further information please contact Sarah Clarke.
