Job Title: Control Systems Engineer
Location: Leyland Area
Salary: £55,000 - £58,000
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Job Type: Permanent

A leading FMCG / Food Manufacturing business is making significant strides in automation and digital transformation. As part of its continued investment and growth, the company is establishing a dedicated specialist controls department and is looking to appoint a Control Systems Engineer to be a key part of this strategic initiative.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is forward-thinking, highly innovative, and committed to delivering best-in-class performance across its operations. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of automation and control systems within the site.

Key Responsibilities:

* Design, develop, and optimise PLC, SCADA, and HMI control systems across a variety of manufacturing processes.

* Lead and support automation and controls-related projects, from concept through to commissioning.

* Work collaboratively with engineering, production, and external integrators to ensure system reliability and performance.

* Troubleshoot complex automation issues and implement long-term fixes to reduce downtime.

* Maintain and develop documentation, software backups, and system architecture records.

* Drive standardisation and best practices across controls and automation platforms

Requirements:

* HND/HNC or equivalent in Electrical, Automation, Control Systems, or related engineering discipline.

* Extensive experience working as a Control Systems Engineer within FMCG or food manufacturing.

* Proficient in programming and fault-finding across Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar PLC platforms.

* Strong understanding of SCADA/HMI development, industrial networks, and process instrumentation.

* Ability to work independently and take the technical lead on control systems improvement projects.

* Experience with data acquisition, Industry 4.0 technologies, or digital manufacturing would be advantageous.

If you are a passionate and technically driven Control Systems Engineer looking to take the lead in a forward-thinking and evolving business, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of something genuinely exciting