At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and commission control systems, develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA software.
- Company: Join a prestigious engineering client as part of their 2026 recruitment initiative.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, free onsite parking, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Immediate start available; occasional travel to client sites for support.
- Why this job: Expand your skills with an industry-leading employer in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: HNC/HND or degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control Systems or Automation Engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:
- Immediate start available
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Free onsite parking
- Fuel/travel cover
- Generous holiday allowance
MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious engineering client in their 2026 recruitment initiative with the recruitment of a permanent Controls Engineer to strengthen their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking to expand their knowledge and skills within an industry leading employer.
The Job You’ll Do:
- Design, develop and commission control systems
- Develop PLC, HMI and SCADA software
- Configure and integrate multifunction meters, protection relays, PLCs, HMIs, gateways and communications devices.
- Produce and review I/O schedules, control philosophies, cause and effect documents, and functional design documentation.
- Interpret electrical schematics, diagrams and layouts.
- Support the integration of systems using protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP, Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP and BACnet.
- Carry out software testing, internal FAT, client FAT and support SAT/commissioning activities.
- Troubleshoot control system issues during design, manufacture, test and commissioning.
- Work with electrical design and production teams to ensure controls equipment is correctly specified, installed and wired.
- Maintain accurate software records, backups, revision control and project documentation.
- Provide technical support to clients, site teams and internal departments where required.
- Occasionally travel to client sites for commissioning, fault finding and project support.
About You:
- HNC/HND or degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control Systems or Automation Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience in a Controls Engineer, PLC Engineer, Automation Engineer or similar role.
- Strong electrical understanding
- Experience with at least one major PLC platform, such as Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, Schneider or Mitsubishi based systems.
- Experience developing HMI or SCADA systems.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, control circuits and panel wiring diagrams.
- Familiarity with industrial communications protocols
- Practical troubleshooting skills and a hands-on approach.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work with design, production, test and site teams.
Controls Engineer employer: MTrec Recruitment
This engineering firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including fuel/travel cover. Located in a supportive work environment, the team focuses on innovative control systems and technology integration.
We think you need these skills to ace Controls Engineer
Control Systems Design
PLC Programming
HMI Development
SCADA Software Development
Electrical Schematics Interpretation
Multifunction Meters Configuration
Protection Relays Integration
