Controls Engineer - Manufacturing Automation - Fixed Term Contract

Job Title: Controls Engineer - Manufacturing Automation

Salary: £42,000–£57,000 depending on skills demonstrated

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st December 2027

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Overview

The role involves operating within a Manufacturing Engineering team to specify, integrate, and roll out PLC‑based control solutions across production lines, supporting capital investment and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify and support implementation of automation and robotics solutions, including PLC‑based control systems, to improve safety, quality, efficiency and cost.
• Configure, standardise and support Siemens and Mitsubishi PLC and HMI systems, diagnosing production issues and acting as escalation point for complex controls challenges.
• Support introduction of new manufacturing technologies and equipment, contributing to controls‑rel...