💼 Full-Time Position

Controls Engineer

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Hernshead Recruitment Ltd
📍 Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom
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Location
Warrington, United Kingdom
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Posted
May 28, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

About this position:
An established automation and engineering business is looking for a Controls Engineer to join their project delivery team in a hybrid role involving regular travel to office and customer sites across the UK. This role would suit someone who enjoys working across the full project lifecycle, from design through to commissioning and customer handover, while collaborating closely with project teams, software engineers, and external partners.
Job Responsibilities:
* Design and develop PLC-based control systems for automated machinery and industrial systems
* Produce PLC and HMI/SCADA software, primarily using Siemens and Rockwell platforms
* Carry out testing, fault finding, commissioning, and on-site support activities
* Support and oversee installation activities on customer sites
* Produce technical documentation including FDS, control philosophies, and supporting project documentation
* Work collaboratively with internal engineeri...