Controls Engineer in Thatcham

Senior Control Systems Engineer

Up to £60,000 + Overtime + Excellent Benefits

Location : Thames Valley – M3 / M4 Corridor

Due to a growing portfolio of industrial automation projects, our client is expanding their engineering team and seeking an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join them in the Thames Valley region.

The Role

You’ll be designing and delivering control systems for advanced automation solutions across sectors such as food and pharmaceuticals. Your responsibilities will include :

• Control System Design : PLC, HMI, and SCADA software and hardware for factory automation, packaging, and conveying systems
• PLC Programming : Primarily Rockwell Automation (Allen Bradley); Siemens S7 TIA Portal experience is a bonus
• SCADA / HMI Development : Using platforms like FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Wonderware InTouch, and others
• Commissioning : On-site commissioning across Southern UK—no overnight stays required
• Documentation & Collaboration : Working closely with design teams and producing clear technical documentation
• Electrical Integration : Supporting control panel design and hardware integration

What We’re Looking For in a Control Systems Engineer

We know no candidate will have everything, but experience in the following areas would be valuable :

• Strong PLC programming skills
• SCADA / HMI systems design
• Electrical background with hands‑on experience in control hardware
• Ability to fault‑find and commission systems confidently

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £60,000
• Paid overtime
• Flexible working hours
• Generous benefits package, but future sponsorship is not possible

Interested in this Control Systems Engineer role?

Send your CV to Mark Burnard at Hartland Recruitment for more details.

About Us

Hartland Recruitment is a specialist technical recruitment agency, placing engineers in the UK’s automation, control systems, and machinery manufacturing sectors since 1990