Manufacturing controls engineer

Job Description

Manufacturing Controls Engineer
Location: Desford
Contract: 18 months (likely to extend)
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: Up to £34 per hour + 20% shift uplift (paid for all hours)
Shift Pattern: Monday–Wednesday 16:30–02:30, Thursday 16:30–02:00
Working Arrangements: Fully site-based (no remote working).
You'll be part of a 7-person shift team focused on maintaining and improving automated production systems, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring smooth and safe operation across the manufacturing site.
What You'll Do
* Diagnose and resolve production issues using Siemens PLC/HMI software.
* Work with Siemens and Mitsubishi PLC systems to uplift and standardise legacy system assets.
* Support maintenance teams in troubleshooting and fault resolution.
* Implement and maintain safe control processes and automation standards.
* Contribute to projects improving system reliability and performance.

What We're Looking For
Top Skills:
1. Strong systems diagnostics and fault-finding ability.
2. Proven experience with Siemens PLC/HMI software (S7 experience highly desirable).
3. Hands-on experience using Siemens and Mitsubishi PLC software to modernise and standardise legacy systems.