Controls Systems Engineer

Job Title: Control Systems Engineer Location: Wakefield Area Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 Shifts: Monday to Friday Job Type: Permanent A leading FMCG / Food Manufacturing business is making significant strides in automation and digital transformation. As part of its continued investment and growth, the company is establishing a dedicated specialist controls department and is looking to appoint a Control Systems Engineer to be a key part of this strategic initiative. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is forward-thinking, highly innovative, and committed to delivering best-in-class performance across its operations. You’ll be instrumental in shaping the future of automation and control systems within the site. Key Responsibilities: * Design, develop, and optimise PLC, SCADA, and HMI control systems across a variety of manufacturing processes. * Lead and support automation and controls-related projects, from concept through to commissioning. * Work collaboratively with engineering, production, and external integrators to ensure system reliability and performance. * Troubleshoot complex automation issues and implement long-term fixes to reduce downtime. * Maintain and develop documentation, software backups, and system architecture records. * Drive standardisation and best practices across controls and automation platforms. Requirements: * HND / HNC or equivalent in Electrical, Automation, Control Systems, or related engineering discipline. * Extensive experience working as a Control Systems Engineer within FMCG or food manufacturing. * Proficient in programming and fault-finding across Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar PLC platforms. * Strong understanding of SCADA/HMI development, industrial networks, and process instrumentation. * Ability to work independently and take the technical lead on control systems improvement projects. * Experience with data acquisition, Industry 4.0 technologies, or digital manufacturing would be advantageous. If you are a passionate and technically driven Control Systems Engineer looking to take the lead in a forward-thinking and evolving business, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something genuinely exciting