Salary: £45‑55,000, 10% company bonus + private medical insurance.
Location: Darlington.
Reporting to: Head of Engineering.
Controls Engineer
We’re looking for a practical, solutions‑focused Controls Engineer to help keep our manufacturing operations running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll be hands‑on with fault finding, automation, and continuous improvement, working with modern control and CNC technologies in a fast‑paced production environment.
What’s in it for you?
* Generous discounts: Up to 80% off our kitchen products
* Flexible holidays: Buy up to five additional days through our holiday purchase scheme
* Health & wellbeing support: 24/7 access to a virtual GP and employee assistance programme
* Lifestyle perks: Cycle to work scheme and discounts with 200+ high‑street brands
* Refer a Friend scheme
* A supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas are welcomed and encouraged
What You’ll Be Doing
* Diagnose and resolve electrical and electronic faults to minimise downtime
* Maintain, modify, and optimise PLC and HMI systems
* Programme and commission inverters (VSDs) and associated control systems
* Support and improve automation systems, including robotics and CNC woodworking machinery
* Interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings to support fault finding and improvements
* Support the installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, and performance
* Work closely with engineering and production teams to deliver robust, sustainable solutions
* Ensure all work meets health, safety, and regulatory standards
* Mentor engineers and apprentices, supporting the development of skills and knowledge across the team
Who We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in electrical and electronic fault finding within a manufacturing environment
* Strong working knowledge of PLC and HMI systems, including programming and diagnostics
* Experience with inverter (VSD) programming and commissioning
* Exposure to industrial automation and robotics
* Experience with CNC woodworking machinery (e.g. HOMAG, BIESSE, IMA, or SCM) is advantageous but not essential
* Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and technical documentation
* Experience with Siemens or Allen‑Bradley PLC platforms
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
* Clear communication skills and the confidence to work independently or as part of a team
Values
* Care – building strong relationships, working collaboratively, and supporting others to succeed
* Inspire – communicating clearly, taking ownership, and contributing ideas that move us forward
* Deliver – staying focused on results and continuously improving reliability, performance, and ways of working
About Magnet
Magnet was founded by Tom Duxbury in 1918, as a joinery business in Bingley, Yorkshire. Over the past century, it has evolved into one of the UK’s leading specialist kitchen providers, known for award‑winning designs and UK‑based manufacturing. Our people and their commitment to quality remain at the heart of everything we do.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re a Controls Engineer looking for a role where your skills really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments during your application or interview, please let us know—we’re happy to help.
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