Controls Engineer PLC

Automation talent recruitmentKirkby-In-Cleveland, Middlesbrough🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 5 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers you the chance to develop your skills on technically challenging automation projects within a reputable UK systems integrator, benefiting from a competitive salary and excellent training opportunities. You'll thrive here if you're an experienced Controls Engineer with strong PLC programming skills, eager to contribute to a friendly and supportive team environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Temporary/Casual

Work mode

On Site

Location

Kirkby-In-Cleveland, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Posted

2 days ago

SCADA

Job Description

Applied Integration is an established UK systems integrator based in Stokesley, North Yorkshire.

We specialise in the design and delivery of complex automation and control solutions across a range of industries.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Controls Engineer to join our engineering team.

The Role

The Controls Engineer will work on a variety of technically challenging automation projects, supporting projects from initial design and development through to testing and commissioning.

What We Offer

Competitive salary, dependent on experience
4-day working week – Monday to Thursday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Company pension scheme
Company sick pay
Salary sacrifice schemes
Private healthcare following six months' service
Annual performance review
Excellent training and development opportunities
Friendly and supportive working environment
Monthly team lunches
Varied and technically challenging projects

Key responsibilities include:

PLC software design, programming and development
HMI and SCADA development
Working with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell and Siemens PLC systems
Integration of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and industrial equipment
Industrial communications and networking
Control system fault finding and troubleshooting
FAT and SAT activities
Supporting installation and commissioning
Producing technical documentation and functional design specifications
Working alongside electrical, mechanical, software and project engineering teams

Skills & Experience

We are looking for a Control Engineer with:

Strong PLC and industrial automation experience
Allen-Bradley / Rockwell experience
Siemens PLC experience
HMI and/or SCADA development experience
Industrial control system integration experience
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
FAT, SAT and commissioning experience
Understanding of industrial communication protocols

Experience with Mitsubishi, Schneider, Beckhoff, Omron, AVEVA/Wonderware, Ignition, SQL, OPC-UA, MQTT or EtherNet/IP would also be advantageous.

This Controls Engineer role is a permanent, office-based position in Stokesley, North Yorkshire. Candidates should be within a reasonable commuting distance or willing to relocate.