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Control Systems Engineer
£65,000
Wakefield
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Description
Location:Wakefield Area
Salary:£60,000 - £65,000 + 8% bonus
Working Pattern:Monday to Friday
The Role:
A leading FMCG manufacturing company is currently seeking an experienced and established Control Systems Engineer to join the business during an impressive period of growth and expansion. As a result of increased production demand and continued investment in automation, this role has been created to strengthen the sites controls and continuous improvement capability.
The successful Control Systems Engineer will play a key role in maintaining, improving, and developing control systems across a highly automated manufacturing environment. This position will suit a technically strong engineer with a solid understanding of continuous improvement (CI), automation reliability, and hands-on electrical troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities:
The Control Systems Engineer will be responsible for:
Providing technical support for control systems across production and packaging operations
Programming, fault-finding, and modifying PLC systems
Diagnosing and resolving complex electrical and automation faults
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to improve system reliability and performance
Working with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC platforms
Assisting with automation upgrades, system improvements, and capital projects
Supporting commissioning and installation of new machinery and control systems
Creating and maintaining technical documentation and standards
Working closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams
About the Candidate:
The ideal Control Systems Engineer will demonstrate:
Proven experience working as a Control Systems Engineer within FMCG or manufacturing
Strong knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and automation systems
Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs (essential)
A clear understanding of continuous improvement methodologies
Experience within fast-paced, highly automated manufacturing environments
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Recognised engineering or electrical qualifications
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Control Systems Engineer
£65,000
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