Job Title Controls Engineer | Location Forest Gate So what's it all about? As our next Controls Engineer, you'll need to be assertive and tenacious. Working with a team of skilled professionals, you'll be required to prioritise the training and development of the shift engineer’s ability within automation, in line with company standards, whilst supporting them with more challenging tasks. You will be comfortable adapting to different situations that arise in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be comfortable dealing with and resolving issues while working on a range of automated equipment. You'll be instrumental in growing the knowledge and ability of all things automation on site, and therefor, there may be times you will be called out of hours to assist. The Key Requirements To have a thorough understanding of automation within a factory environment To be able to program PLCs systems (Rockwell) Minimum of 3 years previous experience as a controls engineer We’ll provide you with opportunities to learn new skills, grow and develop and we aim to provide our colleagues with a job for life! We have many long-serving colleagues, some with over 30 years' experience with us. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative and friendly team environment. Benefits baked in All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits, here’s a top crust taster of what we offer: • Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries. • Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs. • Aviva DigiCare Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more. • Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more. • Free on-site parking. At Hovis, we believe in embracing diversity and creating a welcoming workplace for everyone. Whether you're applying for a job or already part of our team, we promise to treat you with fairness, respect, and dignity. You will be valued and included here at Hovis. Does this sound like the right environment for you? If so, we would love to hear from you. To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels hovis.co.uk