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Control Systems Engineer

CV Technical LtdSouth Lanarkshire, Scotland🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 3 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role at a market-leading manufacturer offers excellent training and development, allowing you to grow your skills in PLC fault finding and control system development within a supportive environment. If you're a motivated Control Systems Engineer with 3-5 years of experience looking for a stable career with a competitive salary of up to £55,000, you'll thrive here and should definitely apply.

Quick Overview

Salary
£55k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted
1 week ago

Job Description

Control Systems Engineer

Glasgow

Day Shift

Up to £55,000

***Additional Hours If Required***

We are looking for a motivated Control Systems Engineer to join a market-leading manufacturer. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for supporting and improving the site's control, automation and instrumentation systems.

This is a hands-on role involving PLC fault finding, control system development, electrical documentation and continuous improvement, working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams. The company offers excellent training and development opportunities within a secure and supportive environment.

Role Description

  • Promote a strong safety-first culture and ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Develop, maintain and improve control and instrumentation systems.
  • Provide technical support and PLC fault-finding expertise.
  • Maintain electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
  • Support new installations, machinery upgrades and improvement projects.
  • Identify and implement new technologies and continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Support manufacturing teams to improve efficiency, reliability and KPIs.

Skills & Qualifications

  • 3-5 years' experience in a similar Control Systems/Controls role.
  • PLC experience with Siemens, Mitsubishi and/or Omron.
  • Knowledge of industrial automation and instrumentation.
  • 18th Edition (BS 7671:2018) qualification.
  • Manufacturing/industrial experience.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
  • Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV directly to Morgan Blount at or call for a confidential discussion on .

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