Control Systems Engineer

Location: Midlands-based
Contract: Outside IR35
Rate: Competitive hourly/day rate

We are currently recruiting for experienced Contract Automation / Controls Engineers to support ongoing industrial automation projects across the UK.

Our client is looking for engineers with a strong background in PLC commissioning, fault finding and site-based automation, ideally with experience working on TGW or similar warehouse automation/intralogistics systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on automation professional with Siemens TIA Portal experience who enjoys working on complex automated systems and supporting customer sites through installation, commissioning and optimisation phases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commissioning and fault-finding automated industrial systems on customer sites
• Supporting installation, integration and testing of automation equipment
• PLC diagnostics, modifications and troubleshooting using Siemens TIA Portal
• Working with HMIs, drives, sensors and industrial communication networks
• Identifying and resolving electrical and controls-related issues
• Supporting SAT activities and ensuring systems are delivered successfully
• Working closely with engineering teams, customers and installation partners

Required Experience:

• Proven experience as a Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Engineer or Commissioning Engineer
• Strong Siemens PLC / TIA Portal experience
• Previous experience working on automated machinery or industrial control systems
• Experience with commissioning, installation and site support
• Ability to fault-find electrical and controls systems
• Experience within warehouse automation, intralogistics, manufacturing automation or similar environments is highly desirable

Required Qualifications:

• ECS or CSCS card required
• IPAF qualification required
• Willingness to work site-based shifts and travel when required

Shift Patterns:

• 06:00 – 15:59
• 14:00 – 23:59
• 19:00 – 05:00

Ideal Backgrounds:

Candidates with experience from sectors such as:

• Warehouse automation
• Intralogistics
• Robotics
• Special purpose machinery
• Manufacturing automation
• Material handling systems

If you are an experienced Automation / Controls Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity, please get in touch.