Job Description
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Controls Engineer will join a well-established, highly skilled team based at theSouthall site in West London. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing top-tier maintenance support to ensure the factory operates efficiently and reliably, as well as participate in continuous improvement and technology advancement projects. \n\nClient Details\n\nMy client is a well-established global food manufacturer, supplying high-quality products to all major retailers across the UK and Europe.
Renowned for their innovative manufacturing processes, exceptional product standards, and strong workplace culture, they are now looking to expand their Engineering team. An opportunity has arisen for a talented Controls/Automation Engineer to join them on a day shift. \n\nDescription\n\nMaintain a strong shop floor presence, spending approximately 95% of your time building relationships with production teams and proactively identifying issues before they arise.\n\nApply your dual mechanical and electrical expertise to ensure all reactive and proactive maintenance is completed Right First Time (RFT), on schedule, and in compliance with quality and HSE standards.\n\nDemonstrate full mechanical competence, including power transmission systems, product manufacturing, transport systems, and support for in-house fabrication work (milling, welding, etc.).\n\nPossess comprehensive electrical diagnostic skills for fault finding across all electrical systems up to and including PLCs, with preferred experience on Siemens S7.\n\nAccurately interpret and understand electrical diagrams.\n\nConduct fault finding and programming of robotics systems, including Kuka and Fanuc, as an essential skill.\n\nWhen RFT is not achievable, raise work order activities and ensure a proper handover of temporary fixes to the oncoming shift and Engineering Manager.\n\nActively engage in lean initiatives such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).\n\nExhibit a continuous improvement mindset, consistently seeking ways to enhance plant performance and reliability.\n\nEnsure full compliance with all engineering data management systems.\n\nDemonstrate strong root cause analysis and fault-finding capabilities for both electrical and mechanical systems.\n\nWork independently, making well-informed decisions based on analytical reasoning.\n\nBe flexible with working hours to meet production and business requirements.\n\nSupport and contribute positively to the training and onboarding of new staff members.\n\nCoordinate contractors, ensuring all health and safety regulations are strictly followed during projects.\n\nProfile\n\nStrong engineering background with comprehensive technical expertise in Control, Automation, and Safety Systems and equipment.\n\nRelevant computer or engineering qualification (degree, HND) or equivalent industrial experience.\n\nProven experience in:\n\nDesigning control and automation systems\n\nProgramming PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems\n\nCommissioning, testing, and providing client support for industrial control systems\n\nManaging all phases of the project lifecycle, from design and coding to testing, installation, and documentation\n\nHigh proficiency with IT systems and engineering tools.\n\nExperience with Siemens TIA Portal / Unified platform (preferred).\n\nFamiliarity with Rockwell automation platforms.\n\nSkilled in configuring and commissioning Variable Speed Drives, particularly Siemens models.\n\nJob Offer\n\nCompetitive base salary\n\nComprehensive benefits package\n\nOpportunities for career progression within a stable, mid-to-large sized company