Controls Engineer

Based in Oxfordshire

8 month contract

£50ph outside IR35

Are you passionate about food production, quality, and innovative manufacturing? We’re looking for a talented Controls Engineer to design, develop, and optimise automation systems that keep our food production lines running safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards

Key Responsibilities of Controls Engineer

• Design and develop control systems for industrial processes and machinery
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Conduct system testing, commissioning, and ongoing support
• Optimise performance, reliability, and safety of automated systems

Requirements of the Controls Engineer

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation, or related field
• Experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley)
• Previous experience within FMCG, Automation or similar
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

The benefits of this Controls Engineer contract are:

• Minimum of 40 hours per week available
• Outside IR35
• Long term contract

To be considered for this role please either hit the ‘Apply’ button on this site or email your CV directly to

ATA Recruitment specialise in the recruitment of Engineers across the UK, so if this role is not for you, please do have a look on our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience better - If you have the skill, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can find you your perfect job! -

You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation