Control Systems Engineer
CV-LibraryLeicester, City of LeicestercontractPosted: 6 August 2026
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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
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