Control Systems Engineer

Controls Systems Engineer Chepstow 55,000 - 60,000 Monday to Friday - Days Yolk Recruitment is proud to represent an established manufacturing business in the Chepstow in their search for a Controls Systems Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Controls Engineer to take technical ownership of the site's PLC and automation systems. You'll work closely with the Production Engineering team, Project Engineer and robotics specialist, while providing high-level controls support to the wider maintenance function. Position Overview: As the Controls Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for programming, developing and fault-finding across the site's control systems. The key requirement is the ability to program Siemens PLCs from scratch using TIA Portal, rather than solely modifying existing programs. The site also operates Beckhoff and legacy Mitsubishi PLCs alongside ABB robotic systems. This is a hands-on, factory-based role offering flexible start and finish times, with no night shifts. This is what you'll be doing. Programming Siemens PLCs from scratch using TIA PortalDeveloping, modifying and improving existing control systemsDiagnosing complex PLC, automation and electrical control faultsProviding controls and technical support to the maintenance teamWorking closely with the Project Engineer and Production Engineering teamSupporting automation projects, machinery upgrades and new installationsWorking with Beckhoff and legacy Mitsubishi PLC systemsSupporting ABB robotic systems, including IRC5 and OmniCore platformsProviding technical input into machinery safety and safety control systemsIdentifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, performance and efficiencySupporting production with complex automation and control issuesThe experience you'll bring to the team. Strong Siemens PLC programming experienceThe ability to program from scratch using Siemens TIA PortalPrevious controls or automation experience within a manufacturing environmentStrong PLC fault-finding and diagnostic skillsA practical and hands-on approach to engineering problemsA time-served electrical, maintenance or engineering background would be advantageousABB robotics experience, particularly IRC5 or OmniCore, would be highly desirableBeckhoff or Mitsubishi PLC experience would be beneficialKnowledge of machinery safety systems or safety PLCs would be advantageousExperience within batch production or a similar manufacturing environment would be beneficialAnd this is what you'll get in return. Salary of 55,000 to 60,000, depending on experiencePermanent Monday-to-Friday positionDays-based working with no night shiftsFlexible start and finish timesPotential working pattern of 6am to 2pm, subject to operational requirementsEmployer pension contribution believed to be circa 10%Private medical insuranceHealth Shield healthcare cash planContributions towards dentistry, opticians and physiotherapyDeath-in-service cover of six times salaryPermanent position with an established manufacturing businessAre you up to the challenge? Are you what we're looking for? Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter, Andy Jones. Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. We also have a referral scheme, so if you know someone who would be a great fit, please get in touch. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive, we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within seven days of applying, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.