Lead Controls Engineer A specialist engineering business delivering advanced automated materials handling and robotics solutions is looking to recruit an experienced Lead Controls Engineer to support the delivery of complex automation projects. This is a hands-on role leading small commissioning teams and taking ownership of Level 2 PLC control systems from implementation through to testing, integration, and final sign-off. Key Responsibilities Lead commissioning engineers and technicians on site Deliver Level 2 PLC commissioning and system integration Support control system and software development Carry out software testing, simulation, and fault-finding Take ownership of assigned PLC systems and commissioning activities Mentor and develop junior engineers Key Requirements NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering Strong Siemens S7 PLC programming experience HMI and SCADA development experience Knowledge of industrial networks. Profibus, Profinet, AS-i Industrial commissioning experience Team leadership experience beneficial Permanent role. UK-based projects. WR Engineering are the 1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.