Job Description
Controls Systems Manager
Wakefield | £60,000 + Bonus | Monday to Friday
Are you an experienced Controls Systems professional looking for your next challenge?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading food manufacturing business in the Wakefield area.
Due to internal growth and a wealth of investment across the site, we are now looking to appoint a Controls Systems Manager to strengthen the engineering team and help drive the business forward.
As Controls Systems Manager, you will:
* Lead and manage all aspects of site control systems and automation.
* Ensure PLCs, SCADA systems, and HMIs are effectively maintained and optimised.
* Support ongoing site investment projects and play a key role in modernisation initiatives.
* Work closely with Engineering, Production, and Technical teams to minimise downtime and improve plant reliability.
* Drive continuous improvement in control systems to support operational excellence.
* Manage external contractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with site and industry standards.
We’re looking for someone who has:
1. Proven experience working in a Controls/Automation role within manufacturing (food/FMCG experi...