169 Industrial Control jobs in the United Kingdom

Industrial Control Panel Wirer
Location Worcester
Salary 3000 per annum negotiable depending on experience
Permanent full time Monday to Friday
Benefits:
Option of company pension
Option of company healthcare.
Opportunity for expansion of the role.

Job description

We're seeking a skilled panel wirer to join our team in Worcester. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the precise installation of electrical wiring and associated materials to schematic and engineering drawings.

Duties

Perform panel layout, assemble components into panel.
Wiring panels.
Read, interpret and work from schematic / engineering drawings / instructions from engineers
Mark-up / amend engineering drawings.
Maintain safe working practices (clean and organised work environment adhering to Health and Safety regulations)
Problem Solving & Fault Finding
Site based installations and Panel modifications
Monitoring and reporting on stock levels/raising any issues
Undertaking all relevant tasks along with general housekeeping duties.
Occasional site visits for trouble shooting repairs or installation.
Machine wiring experience advantageous

Person Specification

Minimum 5 years previous experience building & wiring panels essential.
Good numeracy and literacy.
BS7671 18th edition desirable.
Full UK Driving licence desirable.

This is a permanent career opportunity for a skilled Panel Wirer to join a well established employer of choice.

Please apply with your CV in the first instance.
Wright Staff are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

About the Role

A leading Mechanical and Electrical contractor, specialising in control systems for process control, automation, and telemetry primarily within the water industry, is seeking a Control Systems Engineer .

Your Role

The Control Systems Engineer will take ownership and be responsible for the full life cycle delivery of projects in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction. The role involves working on specialist projects mainly within the UK Utilities sector and requires a committed, flexible, and proactive attitude.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting site surveys and producing clear, detailed reports.

• Creating detailed and professional functional design specifications (FDS).

• Developing, configuring, and modifying bespoke programs for PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.

• Preparing and delivering Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Customer FATs (CFAT), and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) reports.

• Producing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).

• Performing on-site installation, testing, fault finding, and commissioning.

• Managing project-related correspondence, plans, deliverables, and documentation.

• Supporting team members in project delivery and training.

Projects vary in size and complexity, providing continuous challenges. This role will help expand project capacity and enable the tendering of larger contracts. Mentoring less experienced team members is an important part of this position.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about success, eager to learn and adapt, and flexible in handling daily tasks. The role supports business commitments, reputation growth, and fosters an environment open to new ideas and initiative.

Essential Requirements

• Experienced in Industrial Automation, specifically Allen Bradley PLC ladder logic and FTView HMI, with solid knowledge of process control techniques.

• Strong commissioning skills, ensuring safe project delivery with minimal disruption to surrounding processes. (Site work may involve occasional travel and overnight stays.)

• Electrical awareness, working safely around electrical panels and equipment.

• Attention to detail, ensuring all documentation and visualisations (e.g., HMI) are clear, accurate, and professionally presented. PLC code should be well structured, labelled, and functional.

• Strong problem-solving skills, capable of resolving technical and non-technical issues to meet business and client expectations.

• Effective communication skills to liaise professionally with colleagues, clients, and contractors.

• Good written English for producing clear, professional documents.

• Ability to self-manage and lead projects to completion.

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

• Good computer literacy and IT skills.

• Willingness and ability to train others.

• Valid UK Driving License.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, and SLC PLCs.

• Knowledge of WonderWare Achestra System Platform & InTouch HMI.

• Experience with industrial networking protocols (Profibus, DeviceNet, Modbus, ControlNet, TCP/IP, fibre, etc.).

• Familiarity with Iconics (Genesis 32 and 64).

• Instrumentation experience (level, pressure, flow sensors, variable speed drives, etc.).

• Electrical experience with control panels and MCCs, including fault finding, repair, and modification.

• Experience with other PLCs and HMIs (Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.) and SCADA configuration tools (Iconics, Schneider Clear SCADA, etc.).

• Ability to read and produce electrical drawings.

• Water industry experience is a plus.

Up-to-date training certificates and qualifications are preferred.

Additional Information

• Company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone provided.

• Working hours: 07:30 - 16:00, Monday to Friday.

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 25 days after 5 years' service).

• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.

Are you a skilled Control Systems Engineer ready to take on varied, high-impact projects across the UK?

We’re working with a fast-growing, independently owned automation specialist delivering cutting-edge control systems to some of the most recognised names in the industry. Supporting food & beverage, pharmaceutical and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear. They champion innovation, embrace complex challenges and take pride in their delivery.

With a healthy project pipeline they are looking to bring talented engineers into their team.

Control Systems Engineers

£30,000 – £0,000 DOE + Pension + Healthcare + Life Assurance

Excellent training & development opportunities.

Berkshire - roles also available nationwide. Ref: 23753

Control Systems Engineer - The Role:

• Design, configure and develop PLC & SCADA  systems for a range of industrial automation projects.
li>At the more senior levels you will also be managing and developing teams of controls engineers.
• Produce functional design specifications and test documentation (FDS, FAT/SAT)
• Manage full project life cycles — from initial design to on-site commissioning
< i>Liaise with clients and subcontractors to ensure seamless delivery.
• Travel across the UK (c20%) to support commissioning and client interaction.

Control Systems Engineer - The Person:

• Solid experience in real-time control systems design and commissioning.
• Proficient in PLC programming (Rockwell / Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider).
SCADA design experience preferred. li>Previous experience within a systems integrator environment
• Comfortable managing documentation and project processes.
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) and a full UK driving licence.

We are keen to see Control Systems Engineers with experience of the following packages:

• PLC Software – Rockwell / Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider
HMI/SCADA Software – Rockwell FTView ME & SE, AVEVA InTouch & System Platform, Schneider ClearSCADA GEiFIX, Siemens WinCC

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a heritage of over 100 years and a current order book approaching £1Bn. They offer a  ear career path, on-going professional training including Chartership and a collaborative working environment.

Preferably you will be degree qualified with background in a similar role. Strong communication skills are needed along with a full UK valid driving licence.

For further information call John Anderson

A leading client who is associated with safety and process control systems in the oil and gas, petrochemical, nuclear and renewable energy industry is recruiting for a Control Systems Engineer to work at their site based in Trafford Park, Manchester working on a permanent basis.

Looking for candidates who have previously worked as a Control Engineer, Systems Engineer, PLC Engineer or PLC Programmer.

The Role:
• Design & produce control systems for automation equipment from initial concept through to design, manufacture & final commissioning
• PLC & HMI code development – Siemens TIA Portal OR Rockwell
• Equipment interface development
• Site commissioning
• 30 -50% travel 

• Siemens TIA Portal OR Rockwell experience
• Works well under pressure and can meet deadlines
• Good communicator both written and verbally
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility to travel is essential

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, stable long-term work and the chance to work on technically interesting projects with real-world impact.

The business supports professional development, values clear communication and offers a balanced, respectful working environment. It’s a great choice if you’re looking to build your skills in a company that values its people.

Control Systems Engineer
60,000 - 70,000 + Employee Shares Bonus + Progression To Senior Management + Excellent Benefits
Glasgow, Commutable From: Hamilton, Motherwell, East Kilbride, Larkhall, Coatbridge, Livingston, ETC

Are you a Controls Engineer looking to step into a senior role as a go-to specialist where you can work on bespoke, high value projects within a standout industry leader?

Excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in the success of a highly specialist company, where you will take a leading role on exciting cradle to grave projects working alongside a variety of global blue chip clients, with a long term view for you to progress up into Senior Management / Directorship.

The company are well known for staff retention and progression, and are looking to bring on driven and ambitious individuals to support this time of growth.

In this role you will take lead in developing PLC code, HMI and SCADA systems and will collaborate with the Service and Design teams to assist in the commissioning of Electrical systems.

This role suits a Controls / EC&I Engineer looking to take a leading role on large scale, bespoke projects with technical and career development.

The Role:

• Development of Electrical systems
• Assisting with commissioning duties
• Leading role with further progression

The Person:

• PLC Programming
• Relevant electrical qualification
• Wanting significant career development

Reference Number : BBBH(phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Finn Byrne at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Job Title: Control Systems Engineer
Location: Trafford Park, Manchester
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Nuclear, Renewable Energy
Travel Requirement: 30-50% (UK & international sites)
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About the Company
Our client is a well-established and respected leader in safety and process control systems, delivering cutting-edge automation solutions across critical sectors including oil & gas, petrochemical, nuclear, and renewable energy. With decades of industry experience and a strong focus on innovation, safety, and reliability, they are expanding their engineering team and seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join them on a permanent basis at their Trafford Park site in Manchester.
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Role Overview
As a Control Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in the full lifecycle delivery of automation and control systems - from initial concept through to detailed design, build, commissioning, and final handover. This is a hands-on, technically engaging position involving both office-based design and on-site commissioning work in the UK and abroad.

This role is ideal for engineers who have previously worked as a Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, PLC Engineer, or PLC Programmer, and are seeking stable, long-term work on complex and safety-critical systems.
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Key Responsibilities
- System Design & Engineering
- PLC and HMI Development
- Integration & Interfaces
- Commissioning & Support
- Project Collaboration___

Required Experience & Skills
- Ideally will have experience in a similar role (Control Systems Engineer, PLC Engineer, Systems Engineer, Software Engineer etc.).
- Solid understanding of industrial automation, process control, and safety systems.
- Willingness and flexibility to travel for site work and commissioning (30-50% travel expected).
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to meet project deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Desirable Qualifications (Not Essential)
- Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, or a related discipline.
- Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., oil & gas, nuclear, petrochemical).
- Knowledge of SCADA systems or industrial networking.
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What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Permanent, long-term role with a well-established and growing business.
- Involvement in technically challenging and meaningful projects with real-world impact.
- Opportunities for personal development, training, and career progression.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Client Overview

Our client is an employee-owned business, offering a great environment for their engineers to stand on their own two feet but equally benefitting from superb training and development opportunities to further enhance their career. They work within Industrial, Medical, and energy sectors providing full turnkey solutions included automated and control systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the Design & Development of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
• Collaborate with Mechanical & Process Engineers to ensure system integration & performance
• Produce & review technical documentation including wiring diagrams and functional design specifications
• Provide Technical Support to internal and external customers
• Manage FAT, SAT, and on-site commissioning

Skill Required

• Siemens TIA (or similar platforms)
• Proven Experience in control panel design, schematics, loop diagrams & P&IDs
• 5 Years experience within the field of Control System / Electrical System Design
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering or equivalent

Compensation & Other Benefits

• 55,000 to 65,000 + benefits (incl. Employee Ownership, Holiday, Pension etc)
• Opportunity to travel worldwide (sporadic and project led)
• Core hours 9am-3pm, Hybrid Flex, and sense of community through team socials

Please note that our clients are unable to offer sponsorship for employment visas. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, only those shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful.

Control Systems Engineer

The company specialise in the design and development of Process Control and Management Systems. The engineering design team consists of software and commissioning personnel, with expertise in a broad range of systems, from basic PLC and PC based SCADA, through to more complex, product traceability and high-level Management Information Systems.

Due to an extended period of exponential growth, they are looking for a Control System Engineer to join the expanding design team.

About The Control System Engineer  Role

You will be responsible design and development of bespoke PLC program solutions for a variety of markets.

The Control System Engineer will be responsible for:

• Design, develop, and implement PLC systems for manufacturing and utilities environments.
• Collaborate with clients and teams to gather project specs.
• Programme and configure PLCs for machinery control.
• Test and debug PLC programs for reliability.
• Integrate PLCs with other automation tech.
• Provide tech support during installation and maintenance.
• Collaborate to integrate PLC systems seamlessly.
• Document all aspects of PLC design and implementation.

A successful Control System Engineer will need:

• Prior PLC programming and writing experience.
• Proficiency in Mitsubishi or Siemens PLC programming.
• Demonstrate prior experience in a related sector.

If you are interested in the role of Control Systems Engineer please click apply or give Steven at Orion a call.

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.