Controls & Automation Engineer

Controls & Automation Engineer

£45,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits + Early Finish Fridays + Relocation Support

Are you an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team, working on a complex, 24/7 operational site where no two days are the same.

This role combines technical problem-solving, project work, and leadership - giving you the chance to drive improvements, mentor others and play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be at the heart of operations, responsible for maintaining and improving control systems to minimise downtime and maximise performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

Troubleshooting and resolving complex control system issues

Maintaining and enhancing PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems

Leading and delivering engineering and automation projects

Supporting site operations and ensuring rapid recovery from breakdowns

Driving continuous improvement across control systems and equipment

Managing contractors and working closely with internal teams

Mentoring and coaching engineers, technicians, and apprentices

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Essential:

Electrical and instrumentation knowledge

Experience with PLC, HMI and SCADA systems

PLC programming skills

HND (or higher) in an engineering discipline

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Desirable:

Experience in a COMAH or heavy industrial environment

Understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation

Leadership, mentoring or coaching experience

What You'll Get in Return

£45,000 - £55,000 salary

Bonus scheme (up to 2x target)

24-hour responsibility payment (£3,150 per annum)

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Company pension contribution (4%-9%)

Life assurance (6x salary)

Private medical insurance or healthcare cash plan plus dental scheme

Onsite gym and wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme

Education support grant (£1,000 per child in university, paid annually)

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee rewards, recognition and discount programmes

Additional benefits:

Sign-on bonus (equivalent to one month's salary)

Relocation support up to £8,000

Three months' rent covered

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Friday: 7:30am - 12:30pm (early finish every week)

How to Apply: To apply for the role of Controls & Automation Engineer, please submit your CV direct for review or reach out to Georgie Ireland at E3 Recruitment for more information