Job Vacancy – Controls Engineer (Contract, Outside IR35)
Location: Belfast, UK
Duration: 3-6 Months
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Rate Options:
* £45–50 per hour (Outside IR35) – Flights & accommodation covered by contractor
* £40-£45 per hour (Outside IR35) – Client covers travel expenses
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with a strong maintenance background to provide on-site support within a busy FMCG packaging production environment in Belfast. My client need someone who is able to travel to Belfast on the W/C 15December to do a hand over for a few days before the Christmas shut down and then start back up art beginning of January.
This is a hands-on role requiring both rapid response to breakdowns and the ability to drive long-term improvements such as root cause analysis, system backups, and training delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide on-site controls support for production, minimising downtime.
* Diagnose, troubleshoot, and modify Siemens PLC and HMI systems.
* Carry out electrical fault finding and structured troubleshooting.
* Manage and implement automation software backup schedules.
* Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
* Deliver training and knowledge-sharing sessions for maintenance and production teams.
* Work flexibly across engineering tasks, supporting production reliability and efficiency.
Essential Experience
* Siemens S7 (STEP 7 and TIA Portal).
* WinCC HMI configuration and troubleshooting.
* Strong fault-finding and electrical troubleshooting skills.
* Proven maintenance controls engineering background.
Interested?
If you’re available to start at short notice and meet the criteria above, please get in touch today