Job Description:

Controls Engineer – Automation / Systems Integration
Cheshire / Daresbury Area (Hybrid with Site Travel)
£55,000–£65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Call-Out Payment

I’m working with an engineering-led automation business delivering bespoke material handling and automation systems across the UK.

One thing that stood out to me about this role is that they seem to have a fairly realistic approach to controls engineering. The travel is planned upfront, mostly UK based and typically involves 2–3 planned site phases a year rather than endless last-minute trips and permanently living away from home.

The role covers the full controls lifecycle, including:

• PLC and HMI development (Siemens and/or Rockwell)

• Commissioning, testing and fault finding

• FAT, SAT and customer handover

• Ongoing support and system improvement work

• Working closely with project engineers, software engineers and customers

There is also a support rota shared across the controls team. A lot of the support is remote, with site attendance only required where issues can’t be resolved remotely.

The environment is collaborative and open. Small team, supportive management style and good involvement in projects from concept through to live operation. 

Experience wise they are looking for somebody with a background in:

• Industrial automation

• Special purpose machinery

• Systems integration

• Material handling or similar

You’ll ideally have experience with Siemens and/or Rockwell PLC systems and be comfortable speaking directly with customers during commissioning and delivery phases.

Package includes:

• £55k–65k basic salary

• Car allowance

• Company bonus

• Call-out payment

• Hybrid working

Cressida Consulting Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately visa sponsorship is not available.