Job Description
Controls and Systems Manager
Location:Wakefield
Hours:Full-time
Department:Engineering
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Controls and Systems Manager to join a production facility.
This pivotal role is responsible for maintaining, repairing, overhauling, modifying, and installing electrical and electronic plant and apparatus. Youll ensure that control systems remain reliable, compliant, and optimised for long-term performance.
Youll also manage system backups, oversee obsolescence planning, and drive continuous improvement across all electrical and automation systems.
Key Responsibilities
1. Proactively manage and mitigate control system obsolescence, ensuring robust long-term reliability.
2. Maintain and update a comprehensive library of PLC program backups, enabling swift recovery in the event of failure.
3. Oversee the support, programming, and lifecycle management of VSDs, including upgrades and obsolescence planning.
4. Lead fault diagnosis, repair, and resolution for plant and machinery, driving uptime and operational efficiency.
5. Ensure all activities comply with company standards, technical specifications, hygiene, and safety procedures.
6. Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to maximise plant performance, efficiency, and statutory c...