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Automation / Controls Engineer

Questech Recruitment LtdHillhouse, Huddersfield🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 23 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£60k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Hillhouse, Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Posted
3 days ago

Job Description

Pay: £60,000.00 per year Job Description: We are currently recruiting for an Automation / Controls Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to play a key role in maintaining, improving and developing automated production systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain, fault-find and improve automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls and PLC faults.
  • Support automation projects, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Work with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives and industrial control systems.
  • Collaborate with maintenance, engineering and production teams.
  • Ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably. The Ideal Candidate:
  • Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Strong electrical and controls/automation knowledge.
  • Experience with PLC fault-finding and programming.
  • Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
  • Relevant electrical/engineering qualifications are desirable. This role is working Monday - Friday - Days only (8:00am - 16:00pm.) Contact Laura or Holly for more information. Questech Recruitment Ltd

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