Overview
We are recruiting a senior controls engineer to join a large manufacturing business in a hands‑on role, working closely with the shopfloor rather than being desk‑based. You'll be tasked with managing, maintaining and improving PLC‑based control systems, providing backup to the on‑shift engineers and serving as a crucial source of technical knowledge. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in real‑time fault finding, upgrades, and automation projects.
Package
£60,000‑£65,000 plus bonus
Location & Hours
The role is based in Mansfield, in a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility, working a standard 40‑hour week.
Responsibilities
* PLC & HMI programming using Allen Bradley systems, including modifications and upgrades
* Control system fault finding across multiple platforms
* Delivering automation projects end‑to‑end, from design through to implementation
* Supporting and upskilling on‑site shift engineers
* HMI/SCADA development
Qualifications
* Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs
* Experience with drives including AB, ABB, and Siemens
* Strong fault‑finding and diagnostics skills (Autem and IBA advantageous)
* Clear communication with a structured, methodical approach
This role will be site‑based at Mansfield, with regular travel required to the sister site located two hours south of Mansfield.
If you are a Controls Engineer looking for a practical, varied role with strong technical exposure and progression potential, this opportunity is well worth exploring.
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