Job Vacancy – Controls Engineer (Contract, Outside IR35) Location: Belfast, UK Duration: 3-6 Months Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Rate Options: * £45–50 per hour (Outside IR35) – Flights & accommodation covered by contractor * £40-£45 per hour (Outside IR35) – Client covers travel expenses Overview We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with a strong maintenance background to provide on-site support within a busy FMCG packaging production environment in Belfast. My client need someone who is able to travel to Belfast on the W/C 15December to do a hand over for a few days before the Christmas shut down and then start back up art beginning of January. This is a hands-on role requiring both rapid response to breakdowns and the ability to drive long-term improvements such as root cause analysis, system backups, and training delivery. Key Responsibilities * Provide on-site controls support for production, minimising downtime. * Diagnose, troubleshoot, and modify Siemens PLC and HMI systems. * Carry out electrical fault finding and structured troubleshooting. * Manage and implement automation software backup schedules. * Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. * Deliver training and knowledge-sharing sessions for maintenance and production teams. * Work flexibly across engineering tasks, supporting productio...