Location: HU9 5PX, Hull, North Humberside, North East, UKControls Engineer / Controls Specialist
East YorkshireSalary: £55,000
£65,000 + Bonus + Private Medical + Excellent Pension Location: East Yorkshire Are you a skilled Controls Engineer looking for true ownership, technical autonomy, and the opportunity to shape automation strategy across a major manufacturing operation? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global, forward-thinking organisation that continues to invest heavily in world-class equipment, innovation, and sustainable manufacturing excellence.Company
The site features a unique blend of state-of-the-art automation and legacy machinery, giving you the freedom and technical variety to modernise, optimise, and drive continuous improvement across a broad range of systems. As the technical expert on site, youll have the platform to influence decision-making, upgrade control philosophies, and play a key role in equipment performance across multiple international facilities. The company are investing heavily into their facilities and have multi-million pound investment planned for 2026.
The Role
As Controls Engineer / Controls Specialist, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and improving automation and control systems across the full manufacturing operation. You will work closely with Engineering, Maintenance and Operations teams to ensure equipment reliability, performance, and safety. Key Responsibilities:Design, program and troubleshoot PLC, HMI and SCADA systemsMaintain, optimise and improve automation, electrical and instrumentation systemsCarry out diagnostics, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actionsIdentify and upgrade obsolete control equipmentDevelop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategiesLead and support continuous improvement initiatives across siteEnsure compliance with safety standards, regulations and internal policiesProvide training and technical guidance to maintenance/production teamsLiaise with suppliers to source automation components, services and softwareSupport commissioning of new equipment and integration into existing systemsMaintain accurate documentation (schematics, backups, configurations)Undertake additional duties aligned with your role as required As part of the role, you will also be required to travel to other global sites, typically up to one week per month, to support automation upgrades, commissioning work and knowledge sharing. What Do You Need? You should have:NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Automation or a related fieldProven experience in controls engineering or automation within a manufacturing/production environmentStrong PLC programming capability (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.)Strong PLC Fault findingExperience with HMI/SCADA systemsStrong understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols.Must have experience of project improvements and being able to run a full project from cradle to graveGood knowledge of electrical safety and relevant regulationsAbility to read electrical drawings and schematicsExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detailStrong communication skills and the ability to work with teams across all levels including helping to coach and guide Maintenance EngineersAbility to prioritise workload and work under pressureFlexibility to travel internationally as required Why Apply? High autonomy and ability to influence automation strategyWork with a blend of modern and legacy machineryBecome the on-site technical expert for controls and automationExcellent benefits package including bonus, private medical and enhanced pensionOpportunity to travel internationally and support global engineering projectsJoin a forward-thinking organisation committed to innovation, sustainability and continuous improvementTPBN1_UKTJ