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Date Added: Thu 19/02/2026

Controls Engineer

Hilcote, DE55, UK
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Company: NICHOLAS ASSOCIATES

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £60000 - £70000/annum

The basics:

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Environment: Manufacturing

Location: Alfreton

Hours: Mon-Fri (Days) - flexible 40hr week

Pay: Up to £70,000 DOE

Benefits: 35 days holiday including 8 bank holidays, work place pension scheme, Life insurance.

Overview:

Working for a company with manufacturing facilities located across the globe, you will be working in an automated manufacturing environment for a well-known brand within their respective field. The Controls Engineer will be tasked to ensure that the manufacturing facility runs smoothly and working within the engineering/maintenance team to provide high level knowledge and experience of automated systems and control processes used in operations.

Key responsibilities of the Controls Engineer role:

Design & Program: Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs for automation systems.
Troubleshoot & Optimize: Analyse control systems to identify issues and implement improvements.
Collaborate: Work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems.The ideal candidate / Controls Engineer may have some of the following experiences, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field (preferred)
Strong experience in PLC programming & HMI development
Previous experience working as a Controls / Automation EngineerCommutable from:

Alfreton, Derby, Nottingham, Clay Cross, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Worksop and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Controls Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies
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